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CAS to hear Senegal’s AFCON title appeal October 8, 2026

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  • The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the 2025 AFCON title on October 8, 2026.
  • Senegal won 1-0 after extra time, but CAF stripped the title and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win.
  • Players left the pitch for 14 minutes after a late penalty, returning after Sadio Mané urged them.
  • Gérald Simon, Luigi Fumagalli and Ulrich Haas sit on the CAS panel, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe pledging respect for its decision.