The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has until May 7 to submit its defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) regarding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final dispute. This deadline marks the initial legal window granted to the federation after the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) filed an appeal with the TAS against both the FRMF and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
TAS confirms appeal receipt and sets procedural timelines
A TAS statement confirmed on March 25 that it had received the appeal lodged by the FSF against the CAF and FRMF. Under the tribunal’s rules, the appellant—here, the FSF—has 20 days to file its appeal brief outlining legal arguments. The defending parties, including the FRMF, then receive an equivalent period to respond.
However, the FSF has requested a suspension of proceedings, which has prevented the TAS from establishing a precise timeline or scheduling a potential hearing at this stage.
Cameroon’s opposition leader challenges unconstitutional municipal mandate extension Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon’s Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), has formally challenged the government’s recent decision to extend the mandate of municipal councillors. The move follows a presidential decree issued on May 4, 2026, which Kamto argues violates constitutional principles and undermines democratic governance. […]
Ligue 1 : la ministre des Sports dénonce des “scènes de violence inacceptables” lors du match Nantes-Toulouse Les supporters nantais ont envahi le terrain à la 20e minute de jeu contre Toulouse, dimanche, provoquant l’arrêt définitif de la rencontre. lire plus tard Pour sauvegarder cet article, connectez-vous ou créez un compte franceinfo Sans paiement. Sans […]
The Nigerien government has terminated its uranium mining concession with French firm Orano Mining, replacing it with a newly established national company. This decisive move follows a ministerial decree signed by President Abdourahamane Tiani, marking the end of a decades-long partnership that began in 1978. The newly formed Teloua Safeguarding Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO SA) […]
