Senegal’s national football team captain, Kalidou Koulibaly, has shown support for Lyece, a fan who was detained in Morocco following the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. Koulibaly gifted Lyece a signed jersey worn during the tournament, a gesture intended to encourage him during a difficult time. Lyece was imprisoned for several months regarding allegations he denies. Upon his release, Lyece shared moving accounts of his experience, garnering widespread sympathy and solidarity online. The act of support from Koulibaly has been widely praised on social media. This demonstrates a connection between a prominent athlete and a fan impacted by post-match events.