Senegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within days
Summary
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has started hearing Senegal’s appeal about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Senegal wants the title back after CAF gave the championship to Morocco, overturning Senegal’s win from last year.Key Facts
- Senegal beat Morocco in extra time to win AFCON nearly 10 months ago.
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) later changed the result and gave Morocco a 3-0 win.
- CAF’s decision means Morocco was made the tournament champion instead of Senegal.
- Senegal disagrees with this change and appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- CAS began the hearing in Lausanne, Switzerland, to review Senegal’s appeal.
- A decision on the AFCON title will be given in the coming days.
- The topic involves the official winner of one of Africa’s biggest football (soccer) tournaments.
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