CAS Registers Senegal Appeal Over AFCON Final Ruling That Awarded Morocco
CAS registers Senegal appeal over AFCON final ruling that awarded Morocco victory Senegal challenges CAF’s decision that forfeited the 2025 final and handed Morocco a 3–0 victory The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially registered an appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation (Senegalese Football Federation) challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (Confederation of African Football) ruling that awarded Morocco (Morocco) a 3–0 victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. CAF had forfeited the final after Senegal allegedly fielded an ineligible player, leading to Morocco being declared the winner and crowned AFCON 2025 champions. Senegal’s appeal seeks to overturn or modify the decision.
CAS confirmed receipt of the appeal, noting that the Senegalese federation
- Is contesting the forfeiture of the final
- Questions the eligibility ruling applied to the Senegal squad
- Seeks either reinstatement of the match result or a revised outcome
The appeal process may take several weeks as CAS reviews documents, evidence, and arguments from both parties.
The AFCON 2025 final, initially played between Senegal and Morocco, ended with a contested result due to:
- Allegations of an ineligible player being fielded by Senegal
- CAF’s decision to forfeit the match in favor of Morocco with a 3–0 scoreline
- Morocco being formally awarded the tournament crown following CAF’s ruling
The decision sparked widespread debate among fans, analysts, and football authorities across African
A reversal or modification of CAF’s ruling could
- Affect the official AFCON 2025 records and title attribution
- Influence future enforcement of player eligibility rules
- Impact the reputation and credibility of both CAF and participating nations
Football observers note that CAS rulings are generally binding, but delays are common due to thorough examination of evidence.
- Review submissions from Senegal and Morocco
- Request supporting documents from CAF
- Schedule hearings if necessary to allow both parties to present arguments
The decision is anticipated to have significant implications for African football governance and the final AFCON 2025 championship record.
