The hearing session before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the case involving Morocco, Senegal, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) wrapped up on Thursday afternoon, approximately 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time set by Mathieu Reeb, the court's director general. The session commenced at the court's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, earlier that day, with delegates from the three involved parties present: Morocco, Senegal, and the CAF.

Prior to the session's commencement, the court director had indicated that the proceedings could extend until 3 PM local time (04:00 in Mecca, 01:00 in Rabat). However, the session concluded slightly ahead of this timeframe, as reported by French outlet RMC.

Notably, the early conclusion of the hearing does not suggest any indication regarding the anticipated ruling from the arbitration panel, which comprises three judges. As such, uncertainty continues to loom over the outcome of the case, as all parties await the CAS's decision concerning the appeal related to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Moroccan Representatives Remain Tight-Lipped

According to RMC, the Moroccan representatives exited the CAS premises following the conclusion of the session without making any statements to the media. In contrast, Abdoulaye Sow, the Secretary General of the Senegalese Football Federation, disclosed that Senegal had made a strong defense during the proceedings. The situation remains fluid, with all possibilities still on the table until an official ruling is made by the arbitration court.

When Can We Expect a Final Decision?

In a previous announcement from the international court on September 30, and reiterating comments made by the court director this morning, it appears unlikely that a final ruling will be issued today. Mathieu Reeb stressed that the court would require time to review the case documentation and formulate the ruling along with its legal rationale. He stated, "Our goal is to deliver the decision as swiftly as possible following the hearing." Furthermore, he added, "I do not believe the decision will be released today or tomorrow; I am almost certain of this, but the matter could take several days or even weeks if the judges opt to draft a comprehensive ruling that includes legal grounds."

As reported by es-us.noticias.yahoo.com.