Morocco files defense at cas over can 2025 title dispute with Senegal
Morocco files defense at cas over can 2025 title dispute with Senegal
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has officially submitted its defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This move follows an appeal filed by Senegal concerning the awarding of the CAN 2025 championship title to Morocco. While speculation arose about a potential deadline breach, Morocco asserts that its documentation fully adheres to all established legal procedures.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally presented its arguments of defense to the relevant panels of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This action is in direct response to the appeal initiated by the Senegalese Football Federation challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to grant Morocco the CAN 2025 title.
According to reports, the Moroccan submission was delivered in strict adherence to the administrative procedures and legal timeframes stipulated by the CAS.
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The same source indicates that the subsequent phase will involve the competent body of the Court of Arbitration for Sport meticulously reviewing the submitted documentation and the arguments put forth by all involved parties.
Furthermore, the source firmly refuted recent claims suggesting that Morocco and the Confederation of African Football had forfeited their right to present their case due to a supposed missed deadline.
These clarifications explain that Sunday is recognized as a non-working day within the CAS procedural rules. Consequently, deadlines are automatically extended to the next business day, rendering the submission made on Monday fully compliant with the applicable regulations.
It is important to recall that CAF’s appeal committee had previously ruled to declare the Senegalese team as having lost by forfeit, awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco, following the departure of Senegalese players from the field during the final match.
