The case of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal is expected to be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, following the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal of the title and award it to Morocco, in a legal dispute that may last for nearly a year.

In this context, French lawyer specializing in sports law, Romain Pizini, favored Morocco in this dispute, indicating that the chances of the decision being upheld in favor of the national team are about 75%, given that the court relies on legal texts away from any media pressure or emotional considerations.

Pezini explained that the court, an independent body specialized in sports disputes, considers cases related to federations, clubs, and players according to Swiss law and the regulations of sports bodies, including CAF regulations. The Appeals Chamber is the authority responsible for reviewing appeals against the disciplinary decisions of the African Confederation.

Regarding the procedures, the lawyer explained that the Senegalese federation is required to file an appeal within ten days, with a fee of about one thousand Swiss francs, followed by the submission of a detailed legal memorandum. The investigation phase may take between six and nine months before the final ruling is issued after additional months.

Pizzini pointed out that the appeal does not automatically suspend the execution of the decision, and Senegal must submit a provisional request if it wants to temporarily suspend the decision, which will be decided upon within a few weeks.

He emphasized that the legal file is based on the extent to which regulations are respected, especially those related to withdrawals or the lack of the minimum legal number of players. He noted that Senegal's return to the field after the incident might allow for some interpretation, but the absence of an explicit text might lead the court to apply a strict interpretation.

The French lawyer concluded his analysis by affirming that the current legal data supports upholding the CAF's decision, making Morocco's continental title win highly likely.