SOCCER INTEGRITY: Senegal vs Morocco Afcon final saga set to be heard in Swiss court
On Thursday, 8 October, the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal against their stripping of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football. The title was retroactively handed to losing finalists Morocco, with Senegal punished for staging a walkout during the final.
On Thursday, 8 October, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripping their 2025 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) title. CAF awarded the title to Morocco after Senegal's walkout during the final in protest over officiating decisions. Senegal was punished for not playing after more than 10 minutes due to their protest.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision could have far-reaching consequences for refereeing decisions and global soccer's integrity.
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