CAF hearing on Hamza El Moussaoui case ends in postponement

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed its ruling on a dispute involving Moroccan player Hamza El Moussaoui following a tense hearing on Wednesday.

The case centers on a complaint lodged by Al Hilal against El Moussaoui, who plays for Renaissance Sportive de Berkane.

All parties involved attended the hearing, which CAF described as highly charged, with discussions between representatives of both clubs described as particularly heated.

“Discussions were very intense between the different parties,” sources close to the matter reported.

Despite the strong exchanges, the CAF panel decided to adjourn the hearing, postponing the final decision until tomorrow.

Officials indicated that the delay would allow additional time to review arguments presented and ensure a fair ruling.

Al Hilal’s complaint relates to regulatory issues surrounding the player, while Renaissance de Berkane has maintained its stance defending El Moussaoui’s eligibility and conduct.

CAF will now issue its decision after completing a full assessment of all submitted evidence.

The outcome of this case is expected to have significant implications for both clubs as well as for player registration rules across African football.

Fans and club officials are awaiting the ruling, which could influence the ongoing season in domestic and continental competitions.

CAF’s handling of the case underscores the growing scrutiny of transfer and eligibility disputes in African football, highlighting the need for transparency and careful adjudication in high-profile cases.