AFCON 2025 final: Morocco awaits TAS ruling after Lausanne hearing

This update focuses on TAS AFCON 2025 final. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in Lausanne has completed a key hearing on the disputed AFCON 2025 final without delivering an immediate decision on Morocco’s 3–0 victory.

TAS AFCON 2025 final case under close scrutiny

The arbitral panel of the TAS is reviewing the appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation against a ruling by the CAF Appeals Committee. That decision had confirmed Morocco’s 3–0 win in the final, based on articles 82 and 84 of the competition’s regulations.

For Moroccan supporters, both at home and abroad, the case goes beyond the pitch. It directly concerns how the country’s football achievements are recognised on the African stage.

Moroccan delegation silent, Senegal comments after the hearing

According to consistent reports, the Moroccan delegation chose not to comment after leaving the TAS hearing room. Officials declined to speak about the arguments presented or the exchanges that took place before the arbitrators.

This silence from the Moroccan side contrasts with the Senegalese stance. The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Seydou Sow, said that their lawyers had fully presented Senegal’s case to the panel. He stressed that all of their observations were put on the table, while insisting on the confidentiality of the deliberations.

He confirmed that Senegal had defended its position, without disclosing the legal details raised during the closed-door session.

Several days or weeks before TAS hands down its decision

Asked about the timetable, Matthieu Reeb, director general of the TAS, made it clear that no decision would be issued on Thursday or Friday. The arbitral formation may need several days, or even several weeks to reach a conclusion, especially if it opts for a ruling that includes full legal reasoning.

He nevertheless underlined that the TAS aims to decide as swiftly as possible, now that both sides have been heard and the panel has moved into deliberations. For the moment, no official schedule has been released.

What is at stake for Moroccans living abroad

For Moroccans living abroad, who closely follow the Atlas Lions, the TAS AFCON 2025 final case keeps the tension alive long after the final whistle. It carries several symbolic stakes:

• the international recognition of Morocco’s results in African competitions;
• the credibility and professionalism of its football institutions;
• the Kingdom’s standing within African football governance.

While the arbitrators deliberate, Morocco’s strategy remains one of discretion, leaving the legal process to run its course in Lausanne.

The final decision in the TAS AFCON 2025 final dispute will be followed closely by fans in Morocco and across the Moroccan community worldwide, for whom the national team is a powerful source of pride and emotional connection to the country.

Until then, attention remains firmly focused on Lausanne, where the last chapter of this legal battle is now unfolding.

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