We defended ourselves well – Senegal FA after CAS hearing

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) says it has presented a strong case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as the legal battle over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco enters its final stage.

The CAS hearing was held on Thursday, October 8, in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a three-member arbitration panel hearing arguments from the different parties involved in the dispute.

The case stems from the AFCON final played on January 18, 2026, in Rabat, where Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 on the pitch.

However, the outcome later became the subject of a major dispute after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the title to Morocco two months after the final.

Unhappy with the decision, the Senegalese Football Federation took the matter to CAS, seeking to challenge CAF’s decision and restore what it considers Senegal’s rightful claim to the continental title.

During Thursday’s proceedings, Senegal’s legal representatives presented their arguments and observations before the three-member panel. The hearing lasted several hours and allowed the arbitrators to examine the positions of the parties involved.

Speaking after the proceedings, FSF Secretary General Abdoulaye Seydou Sow expressed satisfaction with the manner in which Senegal presented its case.

“Our lawyers presented our case, put forward all our observations and were heard by the arbitral panel. I can assure you that Senegal has defended itself well,” Sow told Dsport.

The conclusion of the hearing means the next major development will be the CAS ruling. The arbitration panel will now consider the arguments and evidence presented before reaching its decision.

For Senegal, the verdict could have significant consequences, as the federation continues its challenge against CAF’s decision concerning the outcome of the AFCON final.

However, no date has yet been confirmed for the publication of the CAS decision, leaving both Senegal and Morocco waiting for the outcome of the arbitration process.