REVEALED: Senegal yet to file appeal at CAS after CAF ruling to strip of AFCON title

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that it has not yet received an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) following the stripping of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.

Senegal, who defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the final on January 18, were officially removed as champions by the Appeals Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The decision followed an upheld appeal from the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), challenging the outcome of the final in which the Teranga Lions initially secured the victory over the Atlas Lions.

CAF ruled that Senegal’s 17-minute walk-off during the final—prompted by a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco—constituted a breach of tournament regulations.

Article 82 of the AFCON rules states that any team refusing to continue play or leaving the field before the referee’s authorization is automatically considered the loser and eliminated from the competition.

As a result, Morocco have been declared champions with a 3-0 scoreline, claiming their first AFCON title in 50 years.

The Senegalese Football Federation has rejected the ruling, describing it as “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable,” and initially announcing plans to appeal the decision at CAS in Lausanne through an emergency procedure.

The FSF argued that the ruling undermines the credibility of African football and pledged to defend the interests of Senegalese football while keeping the public informed.

“To defend the rights and interests of Senegalese football, the federation announces it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, with an emergency procedure to be initiated as soon as possible,” part of the statement read.

“The Federation reaffirms its commitment to the values of integrity and sporting justice and will keep the public informed of the follow-up to this matter.”

However, checks by AfricaSoccer.com indicate that the FSF has yet to file any appeal with CAS.

Meanwhile, Senegal’s national team is in France, preparing for upcoming international friendlies against Peru and Gambia later this month.