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Organization

Court of Arbitration for Sport

Also known as: CAS

International sports arbitration court hearing Senegal's appeal of CAF's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Sport

CAF strips Senegal of Afcon title, awards it to Morocco

The News

The Confederation of African Football ruled that Senegal forfeited the African Cup of Nations final after players walked off the pitch in protest of a controversial late penalty award, declaring Morocco champions 3-0. Senegal's walkoff violated Afcon regulations stating that teams leaving the pitch before the scheduled end are deemed losers and eliminated from the competition.

18 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 18 March

  1. CAF strips Senegal of Afcon title, awards it to Morocco

    The Confederation of African Football ruled that Senegal forfeited the African Cup of Nations final after players walked off the pitch in protest of a controversial late penalty award, declaring Morocco champions 3-0. Senegal's walkoff violated Afcon regulations stating that teams leaving the pitch before the scheduled end are deemed losers and eliminated from the competition.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian

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