Court of Arbitration for Sport’s verdict on Senegal AFCON title enchantment ‘expected end of November’

The Court of Arbitration for Sport expects to ship its ruling on Senegal’s enchantment in opposition to the lack of their Africa Cup of Nations title by the top of November 2026. CAS introduced on Monday, October 19, that the case was heard behind closed doorways at its headquarters in Lausanne on October 8.

“The panel have begun and continue their deliberations,” it mentioned. “The CAS arbitrators have decided to issue a complete ruling which includes legal grounds, known as a CAS Award. This process will require several weeks, with the CAS Award expected at the end of November 2026.”

Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 within the January 18 last in Rabat by Pape Gueye’s extra-time aim. However, the match was interrupted close to the top of regular time when a number of Senegal gamers left the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco whereas the rating remained goalless.

Some Senegalese supporters additionally tried to enter the pitch. Play was delayed for nearly 20 minutes earlier than the gamers returned. In March, the Confederation of African Football overturned the end result, awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory and transferred the title to the hosts. Senegal subsequently appealed that call to CAS.