Senegal to appeal 'unjust' AFCON ruling
Senegal's football authorities say they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title..
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Senegal's football authorities are set to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after their Africa Cup of Nations title was controversially stripped on Tuesday.
- Senegal was stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.
- The Senegalese Football Federation is leading the appeal.
- The federation described the decision as "unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable."
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Senegal to Appeal AFCON Ruling to Court of Arbitration for Sport - March 2026
Senegal's football authorities are set to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after their Africa Cup of Nations title was controversially stripped on Tuesday. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their AFCON title won in January, declaring Morocco the champions following a late protest by Senegalese players during the final match on January 18, 2026. Fans have described the stripping of Senegal's title as a 'disgrace for Africa', with the appeal representing Senegal's challenge to what they deem an unjust ruling.
