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Court to rule on disputed 2025 AFCON final in November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will decide by end of November whether Morocco or Senegal won the contested 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
In brief
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will decide by end of November whether Morocco or Senegal won the contested 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a full ruling by end of November on whether Morocco or Senegal won the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Originally…
Court delays ruling on AFCON final
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday it will issue a full ruling by end of November on the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Hearing in Lausanne on October 8
A three-man panel at the court in Lausanne, Switzerland heard arguments from lawyers for Morocco, Senegal and the Confederation of African Football on October 8.
Initial decision expected quickly
A CAS spokesperson said after the five-hour secret hearing that a decision could come within days, but the tribunal later said it needs several weeks.
What Senegal is challenging
Senegal's football federation is contesting CAF's March decision to award the 2025 championships to Morocco following Morocco's appeal about the final.
Morocco's complaint about the final
Morocco complained that competition rules were flouted when Senegalese players walked off the pitch during the final on January 18 in protest over a penalty decision.
Play resumed after 15-minute delay
Play resumed after a 15-minute delay at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed the penalty that could have won the title.
Senegal scored the winning goal
In extra-time, Pape Gueye scored the goal that gave Senegal their second Africa Cup of Nations crown in three tournaments.
Both teams at 2026 World Cup
Both Morocco and Senegal qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Senegal was eliminated in the last 32 while Morocco reached the quarter-finals.
2027 AFCON qualifiers underway
Morocco and Senegal have begun qualifying for the 2027 AFCON in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Morocco lead Group A with two wins. Senegal drew with Mozambique and beat Ethiopia one-zero.
Next AFCON in June and July 2027
Twenty-four teams will contest the AFCON finals between June 19 and July 17, 2027. The tournament will be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
What matters most
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a full ruling by end of November on whether Morocco or Senegal won the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
