Paris police have banned fan gatherings on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday as Morocco and Senegal prepare to face off in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, authorities said.
In a statement issued Saturday, the Paris Police Prefecture said the decision also includes a ban on the use of fireworks and explosive materials. The measures were taken for security reasons, citing public order disturbances that occurred during previous editions of the continental tournament.
France’s capital is home to large Moroccan and Senegalese communities, and authorities anticipate heightened public celebrations as both national teams seek to win their second Africa Cup of Nations title.
The final is scheduled to be played Sunday evening in Rabat, Morocco.
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