CAS to deliver ruling on Senegal–Morocco dispute

The dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco is set for a crucial turning point, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport preparing to hear the case on October 8 in Lausanne. The match, played on January 18, ended in chaos after Senegal’s players left the pitch in protest at a late penalty awarded to Morocco, prompting the CAF to assign a forfeit win to the hosts. Senegal appealed, triggering months of decisions and counter‑appeals.

The CAS has now named its panel: Gerald Simon, Ulrich Haas and Italy’s Luigi Fumagalli. The hearing will be held behind closed doors, and the final ruling will not be issued on the same day. Despite Senegal’s extra‑time victory on the field, the trophy’s fate remains unresolved. The case highlights the growing legal dimension of international football, with next week’s session expected to provide the decisive step toward a long‑awaited conclusion.