The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, challenging the decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco. The appeal, filed on March 28, 2026, contests the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) ruling following a dispute over the final match.
The controversy stems from the AFCON 2025 final, where Senegal initially defeated Morocco. CAF's subsequent investigation into alleged eligibility violations by a Senegalese player led to the decision to strip Senegal of the title and award it to Morocco. The FSF maintains that the player in question was eligible under all tournament regulations.
A CAS spokesperson confirmed receipt of the appeal. The arbitration process is expected to involve written submissions and a hearing before a panel of arbitrators. No timeline for a final decision has been announced. The outcome will determine the official holder of the 2025 AFCON championship.
The dispute marks a significant moment in African football, with the continent's top sporting tribunal now tasked with resolving the high-profile case. Both federations have expressed confidence in their legal positions ahead of the proceedings.
