The Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] has confirmed that the final ruling regarding Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football [CAF] and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation [FRMF] is expected next month.
CAS announced on Monday, 19 October 2026, that a verdict on Senegal’s appeal—which contests the decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] title in favour of Morocco—will be delivered at the end of November 2026.
The CAS panel is currently deliberating on the matter following a closed-door hearing held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday, 8 October. The final ruling will include full legal grounds detailing the verdict.
The legal dispute stems from a decision by the CAF Appeals Board regarding the 2025 AFCON final. The match took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat between Senegal and host nation Morocco.
The showpiece final on January 18 was marred by high drama. This was after Senegal players staged a pitch walk-off to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco. The match was interrupted for approximately 16 minutes as tempers flared.
Senegal eventually regrouped to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory in extra time. The win marked their second continental crown and left the home supporters in Rabat heartbroken.
CAS STATEMENT ON SENEGAL’S APPEAL AGAINST CAF AND FRMF
In an official update issued on Monday, the sports tribunal outlined the next steps in the arbitration proceedings.
“This is a procedural update regarding the decision for the appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation [FSF] against the Confederation of African Football [CAF] and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation [FRMF]. The hearing took place behind closed doors at CAS headquarters, in Lausanne, on Thursday 8 October 2026,” reads the CAS statement.
“The Panel have begun and continue their deliberations. The CAS arbitrators have decided to issue a complete ruling which includes legal grounds, known as a CAS Award. This process will require several weeks, with the CAS Award expected at the end of November 2026.
“Only information provided through CAS channels is considered official. And any announcement concerning this case will be published on the CAS website.”
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