CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) expects to issue a final verdict by late November regarding Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title. The dispute arose after Senegal was disqualified following a chaotic final match against Morocco.
Why it matters
The ruling will resolve a major controversy in African football and determine the official winner of the 2026 tournament.
CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal ‘expected end November’ left Senegal's Sadio Mane, centre, and Morocco's Neil Yoni El Aynaoui challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations final. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cc2cfa/article71602999.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CAS_AFCON_Final_Appeal_Soccer_7_5_.jpg THEMBA HADEBE FILE - Senegal's Sadio Mane, center, and Morocco's Neil Yoni El Aynaoui challenge for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File) CAS said in a statement that a hearing of the case took place behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne on October 8 Lausanne, Switzerland The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Monday (October 19, 2026) that a verdict on Senegal’s appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco is expected at the end of November.
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