Sports News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Algerian supporter with French nationality has been placed in detention at Oudaya Prison following a controversial incident during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament in Morocco. The individual, identified as MR, was filmed tearing up Moroccan banknotes at the Marrakech stadium, an act that quickly went viral on social media and sparked outrage among local fans. Authorities have charged MR with incitement to hatred during sporting events, as well as defamation and public insults. According to Le360, Moroccan authorities acted swiftly to prevent the incident from escalating tensions during the tournament, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect and decorum at major sporting events. The arrest highlights Morocco’s zero-tolerance approach to actions or statements that could incite hatred or undermine public order, especially during the AFCON.

Source: GhanaWeb January 14, 2026 20:40 UTC