The fate of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to be revealed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) at the end of November. The announcement follows a hearing that took place on October 8, where legal representatives for the Moroccan and Senegalese football federations presented their cases, along with officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
CAS, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, stated that a complete ruling—including the legal foundations for the decision—will be issued after the panel’s ongoing deliberations. Initially, a quick resolution was anticipated, but CAS has indicated a longer review process is needed.
Senegal is contesting CAF’s March decision to award hosting rights to Morocco, following a controversial final match on January 18. In that match, disputes arose when Senegalese players walked off the pitch, protesting a penalty awarded to Morocco by the referee. Although play resumed after a brief delay, Morocco missed the penalty, leading to Senegal eventually winning their second AFCON title in three tournaments.
As both nations prepare for the next AFCON, Morocco is currently leading Group A in the qualifying rounds, having won their first two matches. Senegal, now under new head coach Patrick Vieira, secured a draw and a victory in their opening matches, positioning themselves at the top of Group J alongside Mozambique.
The AFCON finals, set to feature 24 teams, will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
