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Currently, Morocco holds the title of the official winner of the last Africa Cup, but this status is in question following an appeal from their final opponent, Senegal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced a significant hearing scheduled for October 8 in Lausanne, which will address the contentious title dispute.
The African Football Confederation's (CAF) appeals court had previously ruled in favor of Morocco after a tumultuous final match on January 18, which Senegal had won 1-0 after extra time. This decision was overturned, awarding the match to Morocco with a 3-0 victory due to Senegal's abandonment of the field in protest against a referee's decision late in the regular time. Initially, Senegal's football association was merely fined for their actions.
The upcoming CAS hearing will be conducted behind closed doors, and it remains unclear when a ruling will be announced or communicated; however, it will not take place on October 8. This situation has created a significant amount of anticipation within the football community as fans await the final resolution of this controversial title fight.
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As reported by mt.de.
