The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled a closed-door hearing for October 8 to resolve the contentious dispute over the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final between Senegal and Morocco.

The case, which has sparked significant controversy in African football circles, centers on Senegal's appeal to reclaim the title they won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January 2026.Morocco was initially awarded the title by CAF judges after ruling Senegal defaulted the game by leaving the field to protest a penalty decision.

Senegal's appeal, now under review by CAS, could take months to resolve, with the court emphasizing that a verdict will not be announced on the hearing day.

The incident, which involved dramatic scenes of protest and police clashes, has raised questions about the influence of Morocco, a co-host of the 2030 World Cup, in international football politics.The CAS decision will be closely watched as it could set a precedent for how such disputes are handled in future tournaments.