Senegal Moves Swiftly After CAS Denial, Sends Appeal On AFCON 2025 Decision

Senegal Moves Swiftly After CAS Denial, Sends Appeal On AFCON 2025 Decision 

Sampson Adedeji 

The Senegalese Football Federation has officially filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, challenging the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip the country of the Africa Cup of Nations title, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

CAF’s appeal committee last week ruled to overturn Senegal’s triumph, awarding the title instead to Morocco in a decision that has since generated widespread debate across the African football landscape.

According to official confirmation, the Senegalese FA lodged their appeal on Tuesday, March 24, seeking a review and possible reversal of CAF’s verdict.

Meanwhile, CAS on Monday had denied receipt of any appeal from Senegal before the country responded it has submitted on the following day (Tuesday).

The case will now be handled by CAS, football’s highest arbitration body, which is expected to announce a hearing date in the coming weeks.

Senegal’s move signals their determination to contest the ruling through legal channels, as the dispute over the 2025 AFCON title heads into a new phase.