Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court
Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty during the chaotic final roughly nine months ago.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne will determine Senegal's appeal over CAF's decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Senegal contested Morocco's victory, despite Morocco beating Senegal 3-0 after extra time in the final. Senegal walked off the pitch during the match following a penalty awarded against them, prompting CAF's Appeals Board to rule against them.
The CAS panel, led by French civil rights expert Professor Gerald Simon, will hear arguments from all parties, including Senegal, Morocco, and CAF. Senegal's lawyers will likely argue that a temporary departure from the field does not equate to abandoning a match, while Morocco anticipates an opposing interpretation. The panel's final decision will not be made immediately after the hearing.
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