Nigeria, March 25 -- The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed receipt of an appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation challenging the decision that awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco.

In a media release dated 25 March, CAS said the appeal was directed against both the Confederation of African Football and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, following the controversial ruling that declared Senegal to have forfeited the final.

CAF's Appeal Board had earlier overturned Senegal's 1-0 extra-time victory, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win after determining that Senegal breached competition regulations during the final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

According to CAS, the Senegalese fed...