CAS Promises Cup of Nations Winner Decision Within Days
The court heard arguments after CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the final and awarded Morocco the title, with a decision expected within days.
- On Thursday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal over the disputed Africa Cup of Nations title, which the nation lost following a controversial January final in Rabat.
- Senegal walked off the pitch for 14 minutes during the January final after a penalty was awarded against them late in regulation time. The Confederation of African Football subsequently stripped Senegal of the title, awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco.
- A CAS panel presided over by French sports law expert Gerald Simon, Italian professor Luigi Fumagalli, and Hamburg-based attorney Ulrich Haas heard the closed-door proceedings on Thursday.
- CAS Director General Matthieu Reeb promised a decision within days, acknowledging "I know it's a long wait for the fans a few months after the final between Senegal and Morocco." The court aims to provide a reasoned award as soon as possible.
- Senegal General Secretary Abdoulaye Sow emphasized that upholding sports law and putting the match "to bed" is essential for the dignity of African Football, signaling the broader stakes beyond the title dispute itself.
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