Morocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearing
Summary
The Court of Arbitration for Sport held a hearing in Lausanne to review Senegal's appeal against awarding Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Senegal originally won the final match on the field but the result was overturned because Senegal’s team briefly left the pitch during the game in protest. A decision from the court is expected soon.Key Facts
- Senegal won the AFCON final match on the field in Rabat about ten months ago.
- The Confederation of African Football reversed the match result and gave Morocco the title.
- Senegal’s team left the pitch temporarily during the game as a form of protest.
- Senegal appealed this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
- A three-judge panel heard the case in Lausanne on October 9, 2026.
- The panel is expected to announce their final ruling soon.
- The case involves the highest sports court, which handles disputes in sports competitions.
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