CAS Sets November Deadline for Senegal’s Appeal Over AFCON Title Awarded to Morocco
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver its ruling at the end of November 2026 on Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award the trophy to Morocco. The announcement, made on Monday, October 19, has extended the wait for football supporters following one of the most controversial endings in the tournament’s history. The dispute centres on the January final in Rabat, where Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1–0 after extra time. Despite Senegal’s victory on the pitch, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) later overturned the result, declaring Morocco the champions after reviewing the circumstances surrounding a dramatic stoppage-time incident. HOW THE CONTROVERSY STARTED The final was goalless near the end of regulation time when the referee awarded Morocco a penalty. Senegal’s players strongly protested the decision, and several left the pitch for approximately 14 m...