Senegal's bid to reclaim the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Oct. 8, as one of the most controversial disputes in African football heads to sport's highest judicial body.
CAS confirmed Friday that Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will be heard behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
No date has been set for a final ruling, with CAS noting that a decision will not be issued on the day of the hearing.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) is seeking to overturn CAF's March decision that stripped Senegal of the AFCON title and instead awarded host nation Morocco a 3-0 victory by forfeit.
Senegal originally lifted the trophy after defeating Morocco 1-0 following extra time in a dramatic Jan. 18 final in Rabat. Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in extra time after a match overshadowed by chaotic scenes late in regulation.
