The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced it will hear on October 8 the appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation against the decision of the African football governing body to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco by default.

In a statement today, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said: "Following the hearing, the panel will begin its deliberations. At this stage, the court cannot set a date for the decision, but it will not be issued on the same day as the hearing."

The court added in its statement that the parties did not agree to adopt an expedited procedural path, which the Senegalese federation had requested when filing the appeal, registered on March 25.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport also warned against "misinformation circulating about this case," stressing that "information issued through the court's official channels alone is official, and any announcement regarding this case will be published on the CAS website."

Chaos of the AFCON Final

The Africa Cup of Nations final, held on January 18 in Rabat between Morocco and Senegal, turned into chaos after a penalty was awarded to Morocco following a VAR review in stoppage time.

A large number of Senegalese players left the pitch, led by coach Pape Thiaw, and did not return for about 15 minutes, while clashes broke out in the stands and on part of the pitch between Senegalese fans and security forces.

Ibrahim Diaz missed the penalty before Pape Gueye scored a goal after extra time, giving Senegal a 1-0 victory.

The Appeals Committee of the African Football Confederation, based on a complaint filed by the Moroccan Federation, decided on March 17 to consider Senegal as losing the final by withdrawal and awarded the win to Morocco 3-0. However, the Senegalese federation is asking the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn this decision.