CAS Initiates Arbitration for 2025 AFCON Final Dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially commenced the arbitration process concerning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, having constituted a panel to hear the case. This development is significant for the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), all of whom have been notified of the panel's establishment.

The case, registered as CAS 2026/A/12295, arises from disputes related to the AFCON final and is anticipated to be closely monitored within African football. CAS has confirmed that the arbitration panel will review submissions from the involved parties and will hold hearings once all outstanding responses are received.

The tribunal's constitution marks a transition from preliminary stages to full arbitration, where each party will present legal arguments and evidence. The outcome of this case is expected to have significant implications for African football and the interpretation of CAF competition rules.