The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has officially submitted its defense to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This action follows an appeal lodged by Senegal concerning the awarding of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 title to Morocco. Despite earlier speculation about missed deadlines, Morocco asserts that its submission fully complies with all established procedural requirements.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally presented its detailed arguments to the relevant panels of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This submission addresses the challenge initiated by the Senegalese Football Federation against the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award the CAN 2025 title to Morocco.
Sources confirm that the Moroccan legal dossier was delivered precisely within the administrative procedures and legal deadlines stipulated by the CAS.
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The next critical phase involves the competent body within the Court of Arbitration for Sport meticulously reviewing the submitted documentation. This authority is tasked with carefully examining the arguments put forth by all parties involved in this significant dispute.
Furthermore, recent reports suggesting that Morocco and the Confederation of African Football had forfeited their right to present a defense due to a supposed missed deadline have been unequivocally refuted.
Explanations clarify that, under CAS procedural rules, if a deadline falls on a Sunday, it is automatically extended to the subsequent first working day. This provision confirms that the submission made on Monday was entirely compliant with the applicable regulations.
To recap, the CAF Appeal Committee had previously ruled that the Senegalese national team forfeited the match, consequently awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory after the Senegalese players left the field during the final.
