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CAS hears Senegal appeal over Africa Cup title

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport is hearing Senegal’s appeal against the withdrawal of its Africa Cup title by the African football confederation, which subsequently named Morocco champion. Senegal’s football association challenged that decision after the final was disrupted by Senegal’s players leaving the field following a penalty awarded to Morocco in stoppage time. The penalty was missed, and Senegal then won the match in extra time, according to the reports. The case is now before CAS, which is considering whether Senegal’s victory and title will be restored.