As of July 15, 2026, a fabricated document purporting to be a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has been widely shared on social media. The document falsely claims that CAS annulled a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding Senegal's qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).
Fact-checking investigations by multiple media outlets, including AFP Fact Check, have confirmed that the document is a forgery. No such ruling has been issued by CAS, and the circulating document contains procedural errors and formatting inconsistencies that are not present in authentic CAS decisions.
CAF has not commented on the fake document, but the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has urged the public to ignore the misinformation. The FSF stated that Senegal's participation in CAN 2025 remains unaffected by this hoax.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of disinformation in sports, particularly during major tournaments. Fans are advised to rely on official sources from CAF and national football federations for accurate information.
