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Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 08/10/2026, 07:17:51 UTC
Briefing created: 08/10/2026, 07:40:06 UTC
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Briefings
Senegal and Morocco are scheduled to contest the African Cup of Nations title in a closed-door arbitration hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. This rematch follows a previous dispute where the Confederation of African Football revoked Senegal's trophy after players protested a penalty during the chaotic final nine months prior. The hearing marks the second instance of this specific disciplinary action involving the same national team.
Key points
- Senegal and Morocco are scheduled to contest the African Cup of Nations title in a closed-door arbitration hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
- The Confederation of African Football revoked Senegal's trophy after players protested a penalty during the chaotic final nine months prior.
Context and limitations
The evidence covers only the scheduled rematch and the previous disciplinary action; it does not include details about the specific penalty, the players involved, or the outcome of the upcoming Swiss hearing.
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