- The Court of Arbitration for Sport has heard Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title and will deliver its verdict within days.
- Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in January's final, despite walking off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco.
- The Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the trophy two months later, ruling they had forfeited the match and awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.
- CAS director general Matthieu Reeb stated that arguments presented on Thursday focused on procedural and legal aspects, with a final decision expected shortly.
- Senegal general secretary Abdoulaye Sow expressed confidence following the behind-closed-doors hearing, stating it is essential that sports law is upheld.
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