Decision on Senegal’s AFCON final appeal to be made by end of November

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will announce its verdict on the title after it was awarded to Morocco by CAF.Published On 19 Oct 202619 Oct 2026A decision on Senegal’s appeal ‌‌after being stripped of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations title will be made ⁠⁠at the end of ⁠⁠November, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed.“This process will require several weeks, with the CAS Award expected at the end of November 2026,” the court said in a statement on Monday.Senegal are contesting the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to declare Morocco champions, despite Senegal beating the hosts ⁠⁠1-0 after extra time in January’s final in Rabat. Their arguments, plus those of Morocco and CAF, were heard by CAS in Lausanne on October 8.At the time, CAS said ⁠⁠it expected a decision within days but has now decided to issue a complete ruling, including legal grounds, known as a CAS Award.Senegal 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 missed the spot kick, sending the match into extra time, where Seneg...