CAS Sets October 8 Hearing for Disputed 2025 AFCON Championship

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled a crucial hearing for October 8 to determine the rightful winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The case pits the Senegalese Football Federation against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Senegal is appealing CAF's decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco, a decision made after controversial circumstances surrounding the tournament's final match. At the core of the dispute is Senegal's assertion that they were unfairly deemed to have forfeited the final, resulting in a 3-0 administrative win for Morocco. CAS confirmed the hearing will be held behind closed doors, as the parties could not agree on an expedited process. Legal representatives from all involved federations will present arguments, evidence, and witness testimonies. The outcome hinges on the legal interpretation of sporting regulations and CAF's competition rules. A ruling could either confirm Morocco's championship status or overturn CAF's decision, potentially rewriting the tournament's history. CAS has not yet announced a timeline for the final verdict following the hearing.

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The Parties did not agree to expedite this procedure, which is therefore following a standard timeline according to CAS procedural rules. The hearing will take place behind closed doors.