The jubilation of Senegal's victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been marred by tragic news. According to several media sources and numerous accounts on social media, a Senegalese national, identified as Cheikh Diouf , was reportedly stabbed to death in Morocco in the aftermath of the final.

A tragedy unfolds against a backdrop of post-match tensions.

The incident reportedly occurred during the night of celebrations following the Lions of Teranga's victory over Morocco. An altercation is said to have escalated, resulting in the victim being stabbed. While Cheikh Diouf's name is circulating widely, some confusion remains regarding the victim's exact identity and the precise circumstances of the attack.

The atmosphere of the final, marked by high sporting intensity and controversial refereeing decisions, seems to have created fertile ground for isolated incidents in several cities of the host country.

What we know (and what remains to be confirmed)

Currently, caution remains essential in the face of the viral nature of information:

1. No official confirmation: Neither the Moroccan authorities nor the Senegalese diplomacy have yet published a formal statement confirming the death or the opening of an investigation.
2. Unverified content: Images and videos are circulating widely online, fueling outrage among internet users, but their authenticity has not been established.
3. Link to the match: Although the attack occurred after the final, no direct causal link between the sporting rivalry and this criminal act has been officially proven.

An expectation of justice and clarity

In Senegal, emotions are running high and calls for transparency are multiplying. Internet users and families are demanding that the truth be revealed in this affair in order to calm tensions.

This alleged tragedy once again reignites the crucial debate on the safety of foreign fans at major international sporting events and on the management of crowd movements after high-stakes matches.