Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Senegal's appeal over AFCON title stripped and given to Morocco
The hearing comes after Senegal was stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF, with the trophy awarded to Morocco instead.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to begin hearing Senegal's appeal over its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, which was stripped by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and subsequently awarded to Morocco.
The dispute centers on CAF's decision to remove the title from Senegal, a move that has prompted the Senegalese football federation to seek redress through sport's highest arbitration body.
A disputed trophy
The outcome of the CAS hearing could determine whether the AFCON title remains with Morocco or is restored to Senegal, though the specific grounds cited by CAF for stripping the title, and the arguments Senegal plans to present, have not been detailed in available reporting.
The case adds to a list of high-profile disputes handled by CAS involving African football competitions, and its resolution is likely to be closely watched by fans and officials across the continent given the stakes involved for both national federations.
Sources
- CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to Morocco — Al Jazeera — All
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