The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set October 8, 2026, as the date for the hearing on the Senegalese Football Federation's (FSF) appeal regarding the Morocco-Senegal match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers. The dispute centers on the validity of Morocco's qualification after a controversial match.
According to sources close to the case, the FSF filed a complaint with the TAS after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected its initial protest. The FSF argues that Morocco fielded an ineligible player during the decisive qualifier, which ended in a draw, allowing Morocco to advance.
CAF has maintained that all players were eligible and that the match result stands. The TAS hearing will examine the evidence presented by both parties before issuing a binding decision. A ruling is expected within weeks of the hearing.
This legal battle has drawn significant attention across African football, as the outcome could affect the final lineup for the CAN 2025 tournament. Both federations have been instructed to submit their legal arguments by September 15.
