Senegal To Appel Afcon Title Strip At Cas
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a decision that awarded victory in Africa Cup of Nations 2019 final match between Morocco and Nigeria.
Key Points
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1The Moroccan Football Federation has been awarded the AFCON title following an appeal decision on Tuesday evening.
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2Senegalese officials have declared that stripping them of their championship is unjust and unacceptable, with truth firmly in Senegal's favor according to federation statements.
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3In response to this ruling, President Bassirou Diomaye Fofana announced plans for a new legal battle against the CAF decision.
Developments
Perspectives
Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal the AFCON title stripping decision by going before CAS, stating that Morocco was awarded victory following an earlier Tuesday evening appellate ruling.
— [Mar 18, 09:26] Senegal federation to appeal over 'unacceptable' CAF award (Independent.co.uk)Senegalski savez najavio pravni rat s CAF-om i izjavili su da istina i zakon stoje na njihovoj strani nakon što im je oduzeta titula.
— [Mar 18, 09:26] Senegal federation to appeal over 'unacceptable' title stripping (Gol.dnevnik.hr)'Es injusto e inaceptable', dice el senegales que se niega a darle la Copa Africa y recurre al TAS.
— [Mar 18, 09:26] Senegal federation to appeal over 'unacceptable' title stripping (Okdiario)'Istina i zakon su na nasoj strani', izjavio je senegalski savez koji najavljuje pravni rat s CAF-om nakon što im se oduzela titula.
— [Mar 18, 09:26] Senegal federation to appeal over 'unacceptable' title stripping (Gol.dnevnik.hr)'Es injusto e inaceptable', dice el senegales que se niega a darle la Copa Africa y recurre al TAS.
— [Mar 18, 09:26] Senegal federation to appeal over 'unacceptable' title stripping (Okdiario)