CAS to deliver Senegal title ruling at end of November
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TimesLIVE
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue its full decision at the end of November 2026 on Senegal’s appeal against the withdrawal of its Africa Cup of Nations title and the victory awarded to Morocco. Arguments from Senegal, Morocco and the Confederation of African Football were heard in Lausanne on 8 October, according to the court.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will issue its full decision at the end of November on Senegal’s appeal against the withdrawal of its African champions title, the court said on Monday. Senegal is challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award the title to Morocco.
The arguments of Senegal, Morocco and CAF were heard on 8 October in Lausanne. CAS had said it expected to issue a decision in the following days, but chose to deliver a detailed ruling, including its legal reasoning. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the final, played in Rabat in January.
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