Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final between Morocco and Senegal has been marred by controversy and chaos since the start of the match in Rabat. Despite both teams giving their all, the game ended goalless after extra time. In a surprising turn of events, Senegal's victory was later awarded by the referee, leading to a heated confrontation between the Senegal coach and his team.
In response, Senegal lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). The CF didn't rule in favor of Morocco, who claimed Senegal had forfeited the match. Cas, known for settling disputes in the sporting world, will now hear Senegal's appeal and decide the outcome.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- CAS to hear Senegal appeal over stripped AFCON title ghanaiantimes.com.gh
- Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court france24.com
