Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court

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What happened

Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:17:51 UTC.

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