CAS announce date for verdict on Senegal, Morocco tussle over 2025 Afcon title

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 19, 2026 – The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) is set to issue a final ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) at the end of November this year. In a statement, the court said deliberations on the appeal filed by Senegal are ongoing, with the process expected to last several weeks. “The Panel have begun and continue their deliberations. The CAS arbitrators have decided to issue a complete ruling which includes legal grounds, known as a CAS Award. This process will require several weeks, with the CAS Award expected at the end of November 2026,” the stat...

In a statement, the court said deliberations on the appeal filed by Senegal are ongoing, with the process expected to last several weeks.

“The Panel have begun and continue their deliberations. The CAS arbitrators have decided to issue a complete ruling which includes legal grounds, known as a CAS Award. This process will require several weeks, with the CAS Award expected at the end of November 2026,” the statement read.

Moreover, CAS warned against speculations over its upcoming verdict, urging interested parties and fans alike to refer to its official channels for any updates.

“Only information provided through CAS channels is considered official and any announcement concerning this case will be published on the CAS website,” CAS said.

Source: Capital FM Sports