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Hoax letter claims Senegal reinstated as AFCON winners by CAS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:12 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Hoax letter claims Senegal reinstated as AFCON winners by CAS

Summary

A false press release circulating on social media claims the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reinstated Senegal as the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Senegal originally won the final against Morocco on January 18, 2026, but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) later awarded Morocco the title. CAS confirmed to AFP Fact Check that this letter is fake and the matter is still pending, with a hearing scheduled for October 8, 2026. Discrepancies between the false letter and CAS' official documentation were identified, including forged signatures and incorrect case numbers.

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By the Numbers

•Senegal defeated Morocco in the AFCON final on January 18, 2026.
•CAF later overturned the result, granting the title to Morocco.
•The CAS hearing on the matter is set for October 8, 2026.
•CAS confirmed the circulated letter is a hoax and contains inaccuracies.
•No official decision has been made by CAS regarding the AFCON title.

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1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Hoax letter falsely claims Senegal declared AFCON winners by sporting tribunal

What they're saying

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The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title was withdrawn from the Senegalese national team and awarded to Morocco after a ruling by the judges of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Months after the Senegalese Football Federation appealed the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), social media posts claim a press release from the tribunal reinstates Senegal as the tournament winner. However, this is false; CAS confirmed to AFP Fact Check that the document is fake. The
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