Senegalese Student Death After Senegal-Sudan Match

Tragedy Strikes Senegal student in morocco Following CAN 2025 Match

A devastating traffic accident in Tangier, Morocco, has resulted in the death of a Senegalese student and left another seriously injured following a match between Senegal and Sudan as part of the Morocco CAN 2025 tournament.The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has prompted an outpouring of grief and support from officials and the Senegalese community.

The accident occurred on the road to Tangier,though the precise details surrounding the event remain undisclosed. Authorities have not yet released an official report detailing the cause of the crash.

Did you know? – The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) is the main African association football competition, sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).The 2025 tournament is being hosted by Morocco.

Minister Expresses Condolences

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Khady Gaye Diène, publicly expressed her profound sadness over the loss. “It is indeed with deep sadness and deep emotion that I learned of the tragic death of a young Senegalese student, which occurred following a road accident in Tangier, at a time when another of her compatriots was seriously injured, after the match between Senegal and Sudan,” she wrote in a message posted on her Facebook page.

On behalf of her ministry and personally, Minister Diène extended sincere condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends, and the broader Senegalese student community in Morocco. She also offered wishes for a swift recovery to the injured student and pledged support to thier family during this arduous time.

“May the Almighty welcome the departed in His infinite mercy. Peace to his soul,” the minister concluded.

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Impact on the Senegalese Community

The deceased student was a member of the established Senegalese student population residing in the Kingdom of Morocco. This tragedy underscores the vulnerabilities faced by international students and the importance of ensuring their safety and well-being while abroad. The incident has deeply affected the Senegalese diaspora in Morocco, prompting expressions of solidarity and mourning.

The focus now shifts to providing support for the injured student and assisting the family of the deceased with arrangements.Further updates will be provided as more details becomes available from official sources.

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