Senegal's AFCON Title Appeal to be Heard by CAS on October 8
Quick Look
- Senegal's appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title, lost to Morocco after a controversial final, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne on October 8.
- The verdict date is not yet set.
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Why It Matters
Senegal is appealing the Confederation of African Football's decision to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, following a chaotic final where Senegal players walked off the field after a controversial penalty call.
Senegal’s appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sport’s highest court on October 8.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday the hearing will be held behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne, with no target date set for a verdict.
CAS judges can typically take several months to announce their decision.
Preparing the appeal hearing was in process throughout the World Cup, where Morocco reached the quarterfinals and Senegal lost in the round of 32 against Belgium.
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in an extraordinary AFCON final in Rabat. Senegal players walked off the field and delayed play for 15 minutes when Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty kick that was eventually saved.
Morocco was awarded the title several weeks later when appeal judges for the Confederation of African Football ruled Senegal had defaulted the game by leaving the field.
That ruling seemed to ignore the laws of football, which state the referee’s decision on the field of play is final.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a hearing for Senegal's appeal on October 8.
Very likely · Within months
CAS judges will announce a verdict on Senegal's appeal several months after the hearing.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What will be the CAS verdict?
- When will the CAS verdict be announced?
