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Senegal vows to fight ‘unfair administrative robbery’ after CAF strips AFCON title

On Wednesday, the Senegalese Football Federation registered an appeal with the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport challenging the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip the nation of its Africa Cup of Nations title.
The CAF stripped the title last week, awarding it to host nation Morocco after Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest during January's final, though Senegal ultimately won the match 1-0.
FSF President Abdoulaye Fall condemned the ruling as a "grossly unfair administrative robbery," while lead counsel argue the decision lacks explanation and violates the principle that a referee's on-field decision is final.
Senegal's legal team, including Serge Vittoz, is petitioning CAS for an expedited process, noting such proceedings typically last nine to 12 months, as the federation maintains Senegal remains the African champions.
Lawyers warn that if CAS upholds the CAF decision, it could set a dangerous precedent where matches are decided by law firms rather than players, while Morocco's co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup fuels concerns about its growing influence.

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