CAS to hear Senegal appeal over stripped African Cup of Nations title

GENEVA: The long-running saga over the winner of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations title will move closer to resolution on Thursday when Senegal’s appeal after being stripped of the title is heard by the Court of Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne. Senegal are contesting the Confederation of African Football’s decision to declare Morocco champions, despite Senegal beating the hosts 1-0 after extra time in January’s final in Rabat. Senegal walked off the pitch for 14 minutes after a penalty was