Latest News About Senegalese Football Federation

Here’s the latest on the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) based on recent coverage up to May 2026.

• FSF planning an appeal to CAS after CAF ruling

  • In March 2026, FSF announced it would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne following CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. The federation called the CAF ruling unjust and unprecedented.[1][3]

• CAF Disciplinary Committee developments earlier in 2026

  • In late January 2026, FSF said it appeared before CAF’s Disciplinary Committee regarding the final of CAN Morocco 2025, with a decision due within 48 hours; FSF and involved personnel were heard, and the federation stressed adherence to CAF procedures.[2][4][7]

• FSF communications and reaction

  • FSF and the Senegal national team released statements and videos condemning the title-stripping decision and reaffirming their rights, while the reactions included protests over refereeing decisions in the final.[5][1]
  • Coverage highlighted ongoing controversy surrounding the final, including protests and the broader impact on African football credibility.[3][7]

• Context and background

  • The dispute centers on the CAN 2025 final in Morocco, where Senegal protested a decisive penalty and ultimately withdrew briefly from the field, prompting CAF’s outcome and subsequent reactions.[7][5]

If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline with dates, key statements, and the expected CAS filing details, or pull the latest official FSF and CAF statements for direct quotes. Would you prefer a brief timeline or a side-by-side summary of positions?

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