A group of Moroccans have shared a chilling account of what they went through in a Senegalese café during the Africa Cup of Nations tie between Morocco and Senegal.
According to their testimony, the atmosphere turned hostile as the match progressed and tensions rose with every moment. The Moroccans said they felt increasingly unsafe while surrounded by Senegal supporters, especially as key moments approached and the game hung in the balance.
One phrase from their witness statement captures the fear they describe: “If he scores, we are dead!” They said those words were spoken as a decisive chance loomed, underlining how serious the situation felt to them inside the café.
The Moroccans explained that what began as watching a major tournament match in public quickly became an ordeal. They described fear of what might happen if Morocco took the lead, and said the tension reached its peak around the crucial moments that could decide the result.
The account has since sparked reactions online, with many focusing on the safety of fans watching high-stakes matches abroad and the way football emotions can spill over beyond the pitch.
