LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has scheduled a hearing for October 8, 2026, to address the appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award the CAN 2025 title to Morocco by default.
The hearing will be held at the TAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The dispute stems from the CAN 2025 final match between Senegal and Morocco, which ended in a 1-0 win for Senegal following extra time.
A controversial penalty awarded to Morocco in the final minutes of the match led to Senegal’s appeal, which was initially rejected by the CAF jury of appeal.
The FSF is seeking to have the decision overturned and the original match result reinstated.
The hearing will provide both parties with an opportunity to present their arguments on the matter, which has garnered significant attention and implications for both national football federations and the reputation of the CAF.
The TAS has emphasized that no decision will be made on October 8, with the arbitrators required to deliberate before notifying their final sentence at a later date.
The outcome of the hearing is expected to clarify the official result of the CAN 2025 final and potentially resolve the ongoing controversy.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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