Moroccan King Stresses Africa Ties After Divisive Football Match

King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressed regret over a series of “unfortunate” incidents during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Rabat over the weekend and said they shouldn’t affect the close alliances his nation has forged with the rest of the continent.

Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in the hard-fought match, which was marred by a brief walk-out by players from the winning team and clashes between its fans and stewards and security officers at the stadium.