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Morocco and Senegal await AFCON final verdict after arbitration hearing

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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 05:44:52 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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