Court to Decide on Senegal's Afcon 2025 Title Appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) is set to hear Senegal's appeal concerning the decision to revoke their title from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). This hearing will take place on Thursday, but a verdict is not expected on the same day.

The final match, held in January at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, ended in chaos. Senegal initially believed they had won the match after Pape Gueye scored in extra time, but the match was marred by controversy, including a penalty awarded to Morocco after a VAR review. Following the match, Senegal was deemed to have forfeited due to a breach of competition regulations, leading to Morocco being awarded a 3-0 victory.

Cas has warned that the deliberation process may take up to four months, although they aim for a quicker resolution. The outcome of this appeal could have significant implications for the future of Afcon regulations and the relationship between the two football federations.