Morocco awarded Afcon as Cas accepts appeals from both sides following final chaos and U-turns

5 articles | Updated 3h ago | Created 6h ago

Senegal SOCCER

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that it will hear simultaneous, expedited appeals regarding the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations outcome after Senegal reversed its initial stance to support Morocco's bid while also contesting their own disqualification from winning in a previous decision.

Key Points

1

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt and is processing an official appeal lodged by the Senegal Football Federation.
2

Senegal's original victory over Morocco in a January final was overturned, leading to CAF awarding the title posthumously or via forfeiture rules before CAS intervention.
3

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt and is processing an official appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation against their AFCON 2019 strip. The original final result saw Morocco awarded victory due to a walk-off incident, but Cas will now review this decision.
4

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt and is processing an official appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation against their AFCON 2019 strip. The original final result saw Morocco awarded victory due to a walk-off incident, but Cas will now review this decision.
5

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt and is processing an official appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation against their AFCON 2019 strip. The original final result saw Morocco awarded victory due to a walk-off incident, but Cas will now review this decision.

Developments

[Mar 25] CAS confirmed it has received the Senegal Football Federation's appeal against being stripped of AFCON title and stated ruling would be swift; FSF lodged formal request to overturn result after January final walk-off incident.

[Jan 18, March] Final match concluded with Morocco awarded victory due to Senegal walking off the pitch following a controversial refereeing decision during AFCON tournament in Egypt. The original scoreline was overturned by CAF two months later after review of walk-off incident.

Senegal launch major appeal after being stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title

Independent.co.uk Jamie Braidwood 3h ago

Senegal appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible'

Feeds.bbci.co.uk 3h ago

AFCON final carnage sees CAS drop fresh statement after Senegal appeal U-turn

Mirror.co.uk [email protected] (Isaac Seelochan) 3h ago

Senegal has appealed to CAS after CAF awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title following a decision that overturned Senegal's original January victory due to player walkouts over penalty disputes and VAR errors in stoppage time. The Moroccan FA had previously successfully challenged their own team for losing on penalties, leading CAF to declare them winners while CAS is now set to review the case independently.

Afcon final chaos - key questions answered

Feeds.bbci.co.uk Mar 18

CAS confirms Senegal appeal after AFCON title controversially stripped

Skysports Mar 18

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed an appeal by Senegal seeking to overturn their stripping from the African Cup of Nations title due to a protest-related exit. While CAF initially awarded Morocco victory on March 17, CAS appointed new arbitrators who will review both sides' arguments within strict time limits before issuing a final ruling.