CAN 2025: an Algerian influencer imprisoned for urinating in a stadium in Rabat

Filmed while urinating in a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations, Raouf Belkacemi was handed a custodial prison sentence, a case that underscores the strict limits governing behavior in sports venues.

The case goes back to the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Seated in the stands of the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Belkacemi filmed himself urinating before posting the video on social media. The images, which quickly went viral, sparked strong indignation among fans and prompted an immediate reaction from the authorities.

Charged with public indecency and disturbing the peace, the influencer was taken into custody and detained before his appearance in court. This widely reported episode highlights the authorities’ intent to strictly enforce behavioral rules in sports venues, especially during continental-scale events.