Senegal Appeals Title Stripping in Africa Cup of Nations Saga

The Court of Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne is set to hear Senegal's appeal regarding their stripped title from the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal was declared the winner after defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final held in Rabat in January.

However, the Confederation of African Football later awarded the title to Morocco, citing Senegal's forfeiture of the match after they walked off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest of a late penalty decision. Although Morocco failed to convert the penalty, the match proceeded to extra time, where Senegal scored the winning goal.

Two months later, Senegal was stripped of the title, and the match result was overturned, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory. Senegal lodged their appeal on 25 March, and the hearing will include arguments from Senegal, Morocco, and the Confederation of African Football.