Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco

Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January.Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Senegal’s appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sport’s highest court on October 8.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday the hearing will be held behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne, with no target date set for a verdict.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blueslist 2 of 4Sooryavanshi 18-ball fifty tops ‘tremendous’ India T20 win against Zimbabwelist 3 of 4FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United Stateslist 4 of 4Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an indigenous twistend of listCAS judges can typically take several months to announce their decision.Preparing the appeal hearing was in process throughout the World Cup, where Morocco reached the quarterfinals and Senegal lost in the round of 32 against Belgium.Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in an extraordinary AFCON final in Rabat. S...