CAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within days

The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.Published On 8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026A speedy resolution to Senegal’s appeal after being stripped of the Africa Cup ⁠of Nations (AFCON) title has ⁠been promised by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), who heard arguments on Thursday and said it will have a decision in days.Senegal are contesting the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) ⁠decision to declare Morocco champions, despite Senegal beating the hosts 1-0 after extra time in January’s final in Rabat.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Man City must ‘stick together’ after Premier League charges, says Haalandlist 2 of 3‘Utmost respect’: Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewelllist 3 of 3‘He is our idol:’ Why Lionel Messi means so much to fans in Indiaend of listSenegal walked off the pitch for 14 minutes after a penalty was awarded against them late ⁠in regulation time, with several players returning to the dressing room in protest before they resumed play.Morocco failed to convert the spot kick, sending the match into extra time, where Senegal scored the winner to secure victory.Howev...