Three weeks after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from Senegal, awarding it to Morocco instead due to incidents during the final in Rabat on January 18, the decision remains fiercely contested by the Teranga Lions.

This week, the Senegalese Football Federation received the formal notification and detailed reasoning behind the CAF’s ruling. This step is crucial before Senegal can officially challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), as reported by RMC Sport.

cas ruling expected promptly amid legal stakes

The CAF President has confirmed reliance on the CAS’s final verdict. While the tribunal has not disclosed its timeline, it is expected to deliver a ruling within weeks. This timeline is definitive, as neither Senegal nor Morocco will have the option to appeal once the decision is made.

Me Matthieu Reeb, the CAS’s Secretary General, emphasized the tribunal’s capability to handle such disputes efficiently, stating: «The CAS is fully equipped to resolve this type of conflict with the support of specialized and independent arbitrators. We understand the urgency for teams and fans awaiting a final decision and will ensure the arbitration process is expedited without compromising fairness for all parties involved.»