The hearing held to determine the outcome of the dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title has concluded.
The case concerns the final between Morocco and Senegal, which Senegal won 1-0 in a match played in Morocco.
The final was interrupted following incidents of unrest after Morocco were awarded a penalty, which Ibrahim Diaz subsequently missed.
Morocco, Senegal and African Football Officials Attend Hearing
The hearing was chaired by a French university professor who was part of the three-member panel reviewing the case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Representatives of the Moroccan and Senegalese football associations attended the hearing, along with representatives of the African football governing body.
The parties presented their arguments and observations before the arbitration panel.
Senegalese Federation Defends Its Position
Abdallah Sow, secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation, said the federation's lawyers presented all of their arguments and observations before the panel.
Sow stressed that the proceedings and deliberations remain confidential.
After the hearing, he said he could not disclose what took place inside the session, but confirmed that Senegal had defended its position effectively.
Sports Tribunal Seeks Prompt Decision
Matthieu Reeb, director general of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, said the tribunal aims to issue a reasoned decision as soon as possible following the conclusion of the hearing.
Moroccan and Senegalese fans are now awaiting the final ruling, which is expected to determine the outcome of the dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Moroccan Side Makes No Statement
Representatives of the Moroccan side did not issue any statements after leaving the Court of Arbitration for Sport headquarters in Lausanne.
The details of the deliberations remain confidential, with all parties bound by the restrictions surrounding the proceedings.
The final ruling is expected to settle the dispute connected to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
What was the hearing about?
It concerned the dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
Who attended the hearing?
Representatives of Morocco, Senegal and the African football governing body attended the session.
What did the Senegalese federation say after the hearing?
Abdallah Sow said Senegal had presented its arguments and defended its position effectively.
When will the final decision be issued?
The tribunal aims to issue a reasoned decision as soon as possible, although no specific date was provided.
What is at stake?
The ruling will determine the final outcome of the dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
