Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within days, says CAS
Summary
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to make a decision soon about Senegal's appeal after they lost the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. Senegal won the final match but were later stripped of the title because they briefly left the field during the game, which the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said was a forfeit.Key Facts
- Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
- Senegal walked off the pitch for 14 minutes during the match after a penalty was given against them.
- Morocco missed the penalty kick, and Senegal scored the winning goal in extra time.
- CAF ruled Senegal had forfeited the match because they left the field and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win instead.
- Senegal appealed this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on March 25.
- CAS held a hearing on the case and promised a decision within a few days.
- CAS said the main issues are procedural and legal rather than facts of the match.
- Senegal’s officials expressed confidence and hope for a fair ruling to settle the matter.
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