Recours du Sénégal au TAS : La Fédération marocaine de football sort du silence et contre-attaque
The standoff surrounding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has taken a new turn. While Senegal continues to contest the CAF's decision to declare them the loser by default, Morocco has finally decided to present its side of the story.
For several weeks, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and the Lions have been making numerous public statements to defend their status as African champions. The backdrop to this is their appeal filed with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), hoping to overturn the sanction imposed after their withdrawal from the field, following a controversial refereeing decision.
The Moroccan camp, which had been discreet until now, has broken its silence. Its president, Faouzi Lekjaa, affirmed that Morocco's case rests on solid foundations.
According to him, all elements related to the incident have been rigorously documented, both through official reports and video recordings.
The official emphasized a key point: Senegal's withdrawal is formally established in the referee's report, supported by precise images detailing the circumstances of the match's suspension. This central element, he argued, fully justifies the CAF's decision.
Faouzi Lekjaa also relies on the regulatory framework, citing Article 84 of the African governing body's disciplinary code. This article stipulates sanctions for the failure to complete a match, particularly when a team voluntarily leaves the field. For Morocco, this provision justifies the validation of its victory in the final.
Finally, the president of the FRMF was keen to clarify that his team had agreed to resume the match after the incident, believing that a refusal would have exposed them to similar sanctions.
Now, all eyes are on the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the only body authorized to resolve this dispute that continues to divide African football. A highly anticipated decision is expected, the outcome of which could reshuffle the cards surrounding the continental title.
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