The long-running dispute over the winner of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title is set to move closer to a resolution on Thursday when Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip them of the trophy is heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Senegal is challenging the decision that resulted in the country being stripped of the AFCON title, with the case now reaching the highest level of sports arbitration.
The hearing is expected to provide a crucial step towards determining the final outcome of the tournament and could bring an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the continental crown.
CAS will consider the arguments presented by Senegal as it seeks to overturn the decision and have its AFCON triumph reinstated.
The dispute has attracted significant attention across African football, with the outcome expected to have major implications for Senegal and the wider continental game.
A ruling from CAS could finally settle the question of who should officially be recognised as this year’s AFCON champions, bringing an end to one of the most closely watched disputes in recent African football history.
The hearing in Lausanne will therefore be closely monitored by football fans and stakeholders across the continent as Senegal fights to reclaim its title.
