Morocco submits defense in Senegal can 2025 appeal at tas
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has filed its formal defense with the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) following Senegal’s appeal against the CAF’s decision to award the CAN 2025 hosting rights to Morocco. The submission arrives after circulating claims about potential deadline violations, which the Moroccan side categorically denies, affirming strict adherence to all procedural requirements.
next steps in the tas proceedings
The TAS is now set to review the documentation submitted by both the Moroccan and Senegalese football federations. The tribunal will evaluate all arguments before issuing a final ruling on the validity of the CAF’s decision and the subsequent appeal.
Contrary to recent speculations suggesting procedural missteps by Morocco or CAF, official sources confirm the submission was made within the legally mandated timeframe. The TAS recognizes Sunday as a non-working day, automatically extending deadlines to the next business day—Monday in this case—which validates the filing’s compliance.
background of the dispute
The controversy stems from the CAN 2025 final, where Senegal withdrew its team mid-match, leading the CAF to declare Morocco the winner by a 3-0 forfeit. Senegal subsequently contested this outcome through an official appeal, prompting the current legal proceedings before the TAS.
As the tribunal examines the case, both federations await a resolution that could redefine the tournament’s hosting arrangements and set a precedent for future CAF competitions.
