A purported final CAS ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been widely shared online and presented as genuine by several media outlets. Does it withstand scrutiny?
The appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) marks a decisive turning point in the legal battle that followed the chaotic final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. By moving the discussion to Lausanne, away from tensions and emotions, the debate is now focused on a decision grounded in law, offering African football a chance to close a tumultuous chapter.