Senegal’s Bold CAS Move After AFCON Final: A Legal Cross-Field Shake-Up

Update on CAS Involvement

The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced it has received Senegal's appeal. The dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the Africa Cup of Nations title could see a new development tomorrow.

CAS confirmed in an official statement today that it has accepted the Senegalese Football Federation's appeal against CAF and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation following the March 17, 2026 decision that declared Senegal the loser by withdrawal and Morocco the 3-0 winner.

According to the French site Foot Mercato, a major press conference is planned in Paris tomorrow.

The spokesperson said the conference will formally announce the next steps in the proceedings started by Senegal before CAS.

In the context of CAF's decision regarding the 2025 final and Senegal's appeal, the federation's lead lawyers will hold a press briefing. The conference is expected to issue a statement detailing the grounds for the appeal to CAS and the planned next steps, according to a press release from the Senegalese federation.

For the record, the legal team is led by Sido Diagni, renowned for his meticulous approach to sports litigation, with Ali Val assisting and Moussa Sarr an expert in CAS procedures. Read also after the CAS statement the date for the Africa final verdict.

A reader poll asks whether Mohamed Salah can bring the Africa Cup of Nations to Egypt Yes or No. The article also notes that a press conference will take place in Paris.

And now a couple of light lines to end with a smile: if paperwork could score goals, CAS would have a hat-trick; if the court were a stadium, overtime would be the new norm for drama.