Senegal’s appeal to reclaim the Africa Cup of Nations title, won in a disputed final against Morocco, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on October 8. This hearing marks a significant step in resolving the controversy surrounding the January final.
The final was marked by a stoppage-time penalty incident and Senegal’s walk-off, leading to Morocco being awarded the title by CAF. The CAS hearing will be held behind closed doors, with no set date for the verdict.
Senegal’s appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sport’s highest court on October 8.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday the hearing will be held behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne, with no target date set for a verdict.
CAS judges can typically take several months to announce their decision.
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Preparing the appeal hearing was in process throughout the World Cup, where Morocco reached the quarterfinals and Senegal lost in the round of 32 against Belgium.
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in an extraordinary AFCON final in Rabat. Senegal players walked off the field and delayed play for 15 minutes when Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty kick that was eventually saved.
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Morocco was awarded the title several weeks later when appeal judges for the Confederation of African Football ruled Senegal had defaulted the game by leaving the field.
That ruling seemed to ignore the laws of football, which state the referee’s decision on the field of play is final.
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