CAS to Hear Senegal’s Appeal Over 2025 AFCON Final on October 8
Senegal's appeal against the CAF decision awarding Morocco a 3-0 forfeit victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on October 8 in Lausanne. The case stems from a controversial penalty decision and Senegal's temporary walk-off during the final in Rabat.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear Senegal’s appeal regarding the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.
The Senegalese Football Federation is contesting a Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruling that declared Senegal the loser by forfeit and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory. This decision followed a controversial incident during the final held in Rabat on January 18, when Senegal’s players left the pitch for over 15 minutes after Morocco was awarded a penalty before returning to the game.
Despite Senegal winning 1-0 in extra time on the field, CAF later overturned the result after Morocco filed a complaint. The CAS hearing will be conducted behind closed doors in French and overseen by a three-member panel chaired by French arbitrator Gérald Simon. The ruling will determine whether CAF’s decision stands or is overturned, impacting the official outcome of the 2025 AFCON final.