Senegal AFCON decision officially confirmed by CAS

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from DaveOCKOP or go back to LFC Live.

Senegal’s fight to reclaim their Africa Cup of Nations crown has officially moved into the hands of sport’s top court. Image Credits: Imago Images Senegal’s fight to reclaim their Africa Cup of Nations crown has officially moved into the hands of sport’s top court.

After all the outrage and political pressure following CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award the trophy to Morocco, the country’s federation has now formalised its challenge. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has lodged an appeal against CAF’s ruling that overturned their AFCON triumph.

A statement from CAS read: “The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) acknowledges receipt of an appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The appeal concerns a decision taken by CAF on 17 March 2026 declaring that Senegal’s national team lost the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 by forfeit and awarding victory to Morocco’s national team by a score of 3–0.” Matthieu Reeb, CAS Director General, said: “CAS is perfectly equipped to resolve this type of dispute, with the assistance of expert and independent arbitrators.