Following Thursday’s hearing regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in Lausanne, Senegal and Morocco displayed markedly different demeanors. Senegal’s delegation expressed confidence in their case, with Secretary General Abdoulaye Seydou Sow stating their arguments were thoroughly presented and well-received by the arbitration panel. Conversely, the Moroccan delegation left the TAS headquarters without making any statement to the press. This silence is a departure from Morocco’s previously expressed certainty that the TAS would simply confirm their claim to the title. The hearing, which included representatives from Senegal, Morocco, and the Confédération Africaine de Football along with their legal counsel, concluded earlier than the scheduled 15:00 end time. Due to the confidential nature of the proceedings and strict rules of non-disclosure, neither side was permitted to reveal details of the arguments presented.