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Senegal Waits for CAS Verdict on AFCON Title
Senegal's Teranga Lions await CAS ruling to reclaim AFCON 2025 title by November 30, 2026.
In brief
Senegal's Teranga Lions await CAS ruling to reclaim AFCON 2025 title by November 30, 2026. Senegal will know if they won AFCON 2025 by November 30, 2026, after CAS delays its decision on Morocco's title claim. Originally reported by Allafrica.
CAS Delayed Decision
CAS will issue a full ruling on Senegal's AFCON 2025 title dispute by end of November 2026.
“The CAS arbitrators have decided to issue a complete ruling which includes legal grounds, known as a CAS Award”
AFCON 2025 Dispute
Senegal walked off pitch to protest late penalty in final match against Morocco, leading to 3-0 default win for Morocco.
“Pape Gueye scored the winner for Senegal in extra time after Morocco missed the penalty”
CAF Appeal Outcome
CAF overturned Senegal's victory, awarding Morocco a 3-0 default win due to unauthorised walkout.
“Senegal had staged an unauthorised walkout, leading to Morocco's 3-0 default win”
Senegal's Appeal
Senegal appealed to CAS to reinstate their on-field victory after CAF's decision.
“Senegal appealed to CAS, seeking to have its victory on the field reinstated”
Potential Outcomes
If CAS rules in Senegal's favor, they regain AFCON 2025 title; otherwise Morocco keeps it.
“If the appeal is dismissed, Morocco will be confirmed as titleholders of the 2025 edition”
The bottom line
Senegal will know if they won AFCON 2025 by November 30, 2026, after CAS delays its decision on Morocco's title claim.
