The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially dismissed reports claiming that Senegal has already won its legal battle over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco, confirming that no verdict has been delivered in the case.
In a statement addressing the growing speculation, CAS clarified that proceedings in case TAS 2026/A/12295 — an appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) — are still underway.
The clarification follows widespread online claims suggesting that CAS had overturned CAF’s decision and declared Senegal the champions of AFCON 2025. CAS described such reports as inaccurate, insisting that any official decision will only be communicated through its established channels.
The legal dispute originates from the controversial AFCON 2025 final in Morocco, where Senegal briefly left the pitch in protest following a disputed VAR decision. CAF later sanctioned the incident by awarding Morocco a 3-0 forfeit victory, handing the host nation the title.
Senegal subsequently challenged the decision before CAS, seeking a review of CAF’s ruling and the consequences of the incident. However, until the arbitration process is completed, Morocco remains the official AFCON 2025 champion.
The case has become one of the most closely watched football disputes in recent African football history, highlighting the growing role of sports arbitration in resolving high-profile controversies beyond the field of play.
CAS has encouraged supporters, journalists and football stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources as the appeal continues.
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