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Senegal appeal to get Africa Cup of Nations title from Morocco at CAS with no timetable for verdict

March 26, 2026 12:06 am

The Senegal soccer federation is challenging a surprise ruling last week by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the title won in a chaotic final on the field in January and award it to host nation Morocco.

After CAF stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. (AP Photo/Youssef Loulidi)

'Not a single country in Africa will be treated favorably': CAF Chief Motsepe dismisses bias claims in Senegal-Morocco AFCON controversy

March 19, 2026 3:48 pm

CAF chief Patrice Motsepe defended the body’s integrity after Senegal were stripped of their AFCON title, with the West African nation set to challenge the decision at Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Senegal's Sadio Mane lifts the trophy with teammates as they celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations. (PHOTO: Reuters)

Unfair, Unprecedented & Unacceptable: Senegal to appeal against CAF ruling at Court of Arbitration for Sport

March 18, 2026 11:46 am

Senegal said that it would challenge the decision by CAF in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title two months after final, Morocco declared champions

March 18, 2026 9:11 am

The CAF's Appeals Board decided that Senegal had forfeited the match, with the result now being recorded as 3–0 in favour of Morocco.

Africa Cup of Nations | Sadio Mane’s finest victory: The ball wizard who chose peace

January 19, 2026 4:59 pm

Sadio Mane has scored spectacular goals, yet his legacy would be that he was the symbol of peace and calm on one of football’s wildest nights.

Senegal's head coach Pape Thiaw, left, Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui, right, and Morocco's Achraf Hakimi argue after a controversial penalty was awarded in the AFCON final. (AP Photo)

'I apologise to football', Senegal coach Pape Thiaw issues apology after AFCON final fiasco

January 19, 2026 1:50 pm

Senegal was protesting a disallowed goal on the other side, while referee Jean-Jacques Ndala’s decided to award a penalty to Brahim Diaz after VAR check.

The Afcon final on Sunday night between hosts Morocco and Senegal descended into a farce. (AP Photo)

African Cup final farce: Senegal walk-out after penalty but return to beat Morocco and win title

January 19, 2026 9:30 am

AFCON Final: Senegal won 1-0 but the title was overshadowed by the drama that unfolded in the stoppage time at the end of the match.

Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui looks from the bench before the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal soccer match between Cameroon and Morocco, in Rabat, Morocco, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo)

Morocco coach Walid Regragui slams refereeing conspiracy theorists

January 14, 2026 12:05 am

Regragui said he believed referees at the tournament were seeking to do their best, but also gave example of incidents in matches where he felt ‌the whistle did not favour Morocco.

Opposing players jostled with each other after Morocco beat Cameroon in Rabat on Friday and when Nigeria overcame Algeria in Agadir on Saturday. (AP Photo)

CAF to investigate post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations

January 13, 2026 12:13 am

Video on social media showed the referee being pursued down the tunnel by Algerian players after their 2-0 defeat, and altercations among journalists from the two countries in the mixed zone, an area where reporters can interview players after the match.