CAS schedules October hearing for Senegal's AFCON title appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled an October hearing for Senegal’s appeal to overturn the result of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final that took place in January against Morocco. The match, which ended in a chaotic conclusion marked by disputed refereeing decisions and a subsequent protest from the Senegalese side, left the title’s legitimacy in question and prompted the Senegalese Football Federation to seek a formal review.

The appeal seeks to have the championship awarded to Senegal, arguing that procedural irregularities and on‑field errors affected the outcome. CAS will examine the evidence presented by both federations and deliver a ruling before the end of the year, a decision that could either confirm Morocco’s victory or reassign the title to Senegal, thereby resolving the dispute that has lingered since the contentious final.