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CAF is reconsidering its move to a four-year AFCON cycle and could revert to holding the tournament every two years, President Patrice Motsepe said Friday, dismissing claims the body is steered by FIFA or UEFA. He also confirmed the 2027 Africa Cup will go ahead as planned in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport held a hearing Thursday on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the AFCON title and says it will rule within days. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in January's final but later forfeited the match for leaving the pitch, handing Morocco a 3-0 win and the trophy.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne has begun hearing Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. A three-member panel will weigh arguments from Senegal, Morocco and CAF, with no ruling expected on the day of the hearing.
South Africa have appointed Pitso Mosimane as their new head coach, succeeding Hugo Broos. The 62-year-old returns for a second spell and will have 23 days to prepare for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea.
