The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal filed by Senegal seeking to overturn the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.
In a statement, CAS said the appeal, lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation, aims to nullify the ruling by CAF, which awarded the AFCON title to Morocco.
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CAS added that it will deliver a verdict “as swiftly as possible,” acknowledging the urgency surrounding the high-profile dispute.
The controversy stems from CAF’s decision to overturn Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the January final after Morocco lodged an appeal over misconduct during the match. Senegal’s players had briefly walked off the pitch in protest following a stoppage-time penalty awarded to the hosts.
CAF’s Appeal Board subsequently ruled that Senegal forfeited the final, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and the title.
The development follows heightened tensions, with the Senegalese government previously calling for an independent international investigation into what it described as “suspected corruption” within CAF.
CAS Director General Matthieu Reeb stressed that due process would be followed.
“We understand that teams and fans are eager to know the final decision, and we will ensure that arbitration proceedings are conducted as swiftly as possible, while respecting the right of all parties to a fair hearing,” he said.
