Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court
Summary
Senegal and Morocco will contest the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title again at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland. This legal hearing follows a controversial final match in January where Senegal’s team left the field to protest a penalty, leading to Senegal’s initial 1-0 win being overturned in favor of Morocco.Key Facts
- The AFCON final ended in chaos in January 2026, with Senegal beating Morocco 1-0 after extra time.
- Senegal walked off the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco, causing play to be delayed.
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) later gave the victory to Morocco by a 3-0 decision.
- Senegal appealed this decision to CAS, which held a closed-door hearing in Switzerland.
- The referee’s decisions during the match are generally considered final under football rules.
- Senegal’s star player Sadio Mané convinced the team to return and finish the match despite tensions.
- The next AFCON tournament is scheduled for June 2026, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- Leaders from both Senegal and Morocco’s football federations did not attend the CAS hearing due to a CAF summit.
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