The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8, 2026, as the date to hear the case that will determine the rightful winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The hearing will involve the Senegalese Football Federation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
The appeal challenges CAF’s decision to declare Senegal as having forfeited the 2025 AFCON title, a ruling that resulted in Morocco being awarded the championship.
According to CAS, the parties did not agree to an expedited procedure, meaning the case will proceed under the standard timeline outlined in the court’s procedural rules.
The hearing will be conducted behind closed doors, after which the CAS panel will begin deliberations before issuing its final decision on the disputed continental title.
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