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Ref. 1J8I1B3 · Updated 25d ago

Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

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BBC Sport
Original source
BBC Sport 8 Oct
Last updated
25d ago

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Claim timeline & provenance

4 entries · newest first
  1. 30 Oct
    17:33
    BBC SportCorroborating

    The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

    www.bbc.co.uk
  2. 30 Oct
    08:39
    BBC SportCorroborating

    The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

    www.bbc.co.uk
  3. 9 Oct
    15:57
    BBC SportCorroborating

    The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.

    www.bbc.co.uk
  4. 8 Oct
    09:53
    BBC SportOriginal

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title.

    www.bbc.co.uk

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