The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to contest the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. The dispute stems from an eligibility controversy involving a Senegalese player during the tournament's final.
According to official statements, CAF's disciplinary board ruled that Senegal fielded an ineligible player in the final match, leading to the forfeiture of the title. The Moroccan Football Federation was subsequently declared the champion. The FSF maintains that all player registrations were compliant with tournament regulations.
The CAS has confirmed receipt of the appeal and will initiate an arbitration procedure. A panel of arbitrators will be appointed to review the case, with a final decision expected in the coming months. The outcome could potentially reinstate Senegal as champion or uphold CAF's ruling.
This case marks a significant legal challenge in African football governance. The CAS process is seen as a neutral avenue for resolving such high-stakes disputes, though its ruling will be binding for all parties involved.
