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Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations Appeal Set for Court of Arbitration for Sport

Senegal's appeal against Confederation of African Football's decision to forfeit the final against Morocco set for Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Editorial Desk

July 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Senegal has scheduled its appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that the team forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

The CAS will hear Senegal’s case, aiming to overturn CAF’s decision. CAF determined that Senegal didn’t participate in the final match, awarding the victory to Morocco.

Senegal’s national football team and its supporters have contested the ruling, asserting procedural and fairness issues. The appeal process at CAS is expected to provide a definitive resolution.

CAF’s decision has sparked significant debate within the football community, with many questioning the fairness and transparency of the ruling. Senegal’s appeal seeks to address these concerns and restore what they believe to be their rightful place in the competition.

The outcome of this appeal could have broader implications for how future disputes within African football are handled, setting a precedent for similar cases.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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