# Senegal Waits for CAS Verdict on AFCON Title

> Senegal's Teranga Lions await CAS ruling to reclaim AFCON 2025 title by November 30, 2026.
- Title: Senegal Waits for CAS Verdict on AFCON Title · Allafrica
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610210163.html
- Published: 2026-10-21T08:54:10+00:00
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- Topics: senegal, afcon, morocco, cas, teranga lions, afcon 2025, news, world, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Senegal will know if they won AFCON 2025 by November 30, 2026, after CAS delays its decision on Morocco's title claim.