Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Senegal's Afcon appeal hearing set for October
Court sets date after Senegal were stripped of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Senegal
team
Competition
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Appeal filed
25 March
Hearing date
8 October
Venue
Cas headquarters, Lausanne
What happened. The Court of Arbitration for Sport set a hearing date for Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after Caf overturned their final win over Morocco.
- Caf ruled Senegal forfeited the final, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win.
- Hearing will be behind closed doors as Caf and FRMF did not request public session.
- No decision expected on the day of the hearing.
Cas will decide whether to reinstate Senegal as champions or uphold Caf's decision.
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