Senegal's Football Disputes Under Review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Ongoing Cases at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is currently handling several significant cases concerning Senegalese football. While the verdict regarding the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 between Senegal and Morocco is still pending, the CAS is also reviewing an electoral dispute involving Mady Touré and the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). It's important to note that these two matters are entirely separate.

Senegalese football is eagerly awaiting decisions from the CAS on issues that emerged following the AFCON 2025 final match held between Senegal and Morocco. The electoral dispute brought forth by Mady Touré pertains to the presidential election of the FSF that took place in August 2025. Meanwhile, the case related to the final is a conflict between the FSF and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding events that transpired during that match.

Details of the Electoral Dispute and AFCON Case

On August 2 and 3, 2025, the FSF convened an elective General Assembly, during which elections were held for the presidency of the Federation and for sixteen members of the Executive Committee. Abdoulaye Fall emerged victorious and was elected president following the voting process. However, Mady Touré, a presidential candidate, challenged the electoral process, claiming irregularities concerning the notifications, the conduct of discussions, and the counting of votes. He appealed to the FSF Electoral Appeals Commission, seeking to annul the election and call for new elections.

In August 2025, the FSF Appeals Commission deemed Mady Touré's appeal inadmissible. Subsequently, in September 2025, Touré escalated the matter to the CAS. The case, registered under reference TAS 2025/A/11767, was subject to a videoconference hearing on March 10, 2026. This procedure involves Mady Touré, the FSF, Abdoulaye Fall, and other involved parties, focusing on the application of the FSF Electoral Code and the Commission's decision that rejected Touré's challenge.

As the CAS reviews the electoral dispute, another case concerning Senegalese football is under examination, related to the AFCON 2025 final match, which was contested on January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay-Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Senegal secured a 1-0 victory after extra time, with a goal scored by Pape Gueye. However, the match was overshadowed by an incident that occurred in the closing minutes of regular time, requiring intervention from CAF authorities before the game could continue. Following the final, the FSF contested certain decisions made as a result of the events that unfolded during the match.

It is crucial to clarify that Mady Touré's electoral case and the dispute concerning the Senegal-Morocco final are two distinct proceedings. The first pertains to the FSF presidential election held in August 2025, while the second relates to the events and decisions surrounding the AFCON 2025 final. Both cases involve the Senegalese Football Federation and are currently being monitored within the framework of international sports procedures.

As reported by afrik.com.