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Morocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearing

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Thursday saw the Court of Arbitration for Sport hold a long-awaited hearing in Lausanne, as sport's highest court considered Senegal's appeal over the decision to award Morocco this year's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:59:25 UTC.

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  1. Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal's appeal over AFCON title

  2. Senegal, Morocco to get AFCON title verdict within days

  3. Morocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearing

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