By Emmanuel Okogba
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8 as the date for a landmark hearing that could determine the rightful winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The case pits the Senegalese Football Federation against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation over CAF’s decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco following the controversial circumstances surrounding the tournament’s final.
At the heart of the dispute is Senegal’s appeal against the CAF Appeals Board’s ruling that the Teranga Lions had forfeited the final, leading to a 3-0 administrative victory for Morocco and their declaration as African champions.
CAS announced that the hearing will take place behind closed doors on October 8, after the parties failed to agree on an accelerated process. The proceedings will therefore follow the court’s standard arbitration timeline.
