CAN 2025: Спортивный арбитражный суд подтверждает апелляцию Сенегала после спорной победы Марокко
Французский текст (перефразированный)
Le Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) a officialisé l'ouverture d'une procédure suite au dépôt d'un recours par la Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) contre la Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) et la Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF). Le TAS devra statuer sur le véritable vainqueur de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations 2025, désignant ainsi les Lions de la Teranga ou les Lions de l'Atlas comme champions.
Suite à la décision contestée du jury d'appel de la CAF d'octroyer au Maroc une victoire par forfait face au Sénégal en finale de la CAN 2025, la Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) a, comme prévu, saisi le Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS). Le TAS a officiellement confirmé la réception de ce recours, initiant ainsi une procédure judiciaire.
Dans un communiqué, le TAS, basé à Lausanne, a précisé que le recours vise une décision de la CAF datée du 17 mars 2026. Cette décision déclarait l'équipe du Sénégal perdante par forfait de la finale de la CAN Maroc 2025, attribuant la victoire 3-0 au Maroc. La FSF demande au TAS d'annuler cette décision et de la proclamer vainqueur de la compétition.
Un calendrier encore indéterminé
Lors du dépôt de son recours, la FSF a sollicité la suspension du délai de 20 jours habituellement alloué pour soumettre les preuves et documents au TAS. Le Sénégal a expliqué qu'il ne disposait que du verdict initial de la CAF et attendait toujours les "motifs complets de la décision".
Bien que la procédure soit ouverte, la date de résolution de l'affaire reste incertaine, en attente de la soumission des arguments et documents ("mémoires") par les trois parties.
Le TAS a confirmé qu'en raison de la demande de suspension du délai par la FSF, il est impossible pour l'instant de prévoir les étapes ou la date d'une éventuelle audience.
Vers une résolution de l'imbroglio de la finale de la CAN 2025
Plus de deux mois après la finale houleuse de la CAN 2025 et les incidents du 18 janvier, l'identité du champion d'Afrique, entre le Maroc et le Sénégal, devrait bientôt être connue. Bien que le TAS n'ait pas encore fixé de calendrier, son verdict représente la dernière instance juridique.
Me Matthieu Reeb, Directeur Général du TAS, a souligné que l'instance est "parfaitement équipée" pour gérer de tels litiges grâce à ses arbitres spécialisés. Il a assuré que le TAS s'efforcera de mener la procédure "dans les meilleurs délais", tout en garantissant un "procès équitable" pour toutes les parties.
English Translation
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially confirmed the initiation of proceedings following an appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). CAS will now determine the rightful winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, deciding whether the title belongs to the Lions of Teranga or the Atlas Lions.
Following the contested decision by the CAF Appeals Jury to award Morocco a default victory against Senegal in the CAN 2025 final, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has, as expected, approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has officially acknowledged receipt of this appeal, thereby initiating judicial proceedings.
In a press release, CAS, based in Lausanne, specified that the appeal targets a CAF decision from March 17, 2026. This decision declared the Senegalese team to have forfeited the CAN Morocco 2025 final, awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco. The FSF is asking CAS to annul this decision and declare Senegal the winner of the competition.
Schedule Still Undetermined
Upon filing its appeal, the FSF requested the suspension of the usual 20-day period for submitting evidence and documents to CAS. Senegal stated that it only possesses the initial CAF verdict and is still awaiting the "full grounds for the decision."
Although the procedure is officially open, the resolution date for this matter remains uncertain, pending the submission of arguments and documents ("mémoires") by the three involved parties.
CAS confirmed that, due to the FSF's request for a deadline suspension, it is currently impossible to anticipate the procedural timeline or to indicate when a hearing will be scheduled.
Towards a Resolution of the CAN 2025 Final Imbroglio
More than two months after the contentious CAN 2025 final and the incidents of January 18, the identity of the African champion, between Morocco and Senegal, should soon be revealed. While CAS has not yet set a precise timeline, the Swiss-based body represents the final legal step in this matter.
Matthieu Reeb, Director General of CAS, emphasized that the body is "perfectly equipped" to handle such disputes with the help of specialized arbitrators. He assured that CAS would strive to conduct the proceedings "as quickly as possible," while upholding the right of all parties to a "fair trial."
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