Column by Magda Soltani

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will now review the case before issuing its ruling, a process that could take several weeks or even one to two months.

The legal saga over the Morocco-Senegal final moves to Lausanne on Thursday. What will happen at the closed-door CAS hearing, what arguments will the two sides put forward and when could a ruling come? Sports lawyer Renaud Duchêne explains the possible scenarios.

The tournament will take place from October 12 to 21, with Morocco aiming for a fourth continental title on home soil.

Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway, combined with the Atlas Lions’ draw against Mali, sees Morocco fall two places in the live ranking.

Abdoulaye Fall told Le360 Sport that Morocco has the infrastructure and expertise needed to host the tournament’s final, 20 years after South Africa became the first African country to stage the World Cup.

Repeated calls from Spanish football figures for the final to be played in Spain are increasingly raising questions over the confidence behind the country’s bid.

With several key players back from suspension, Mohamed Ouahbi is expected to make changes to the team that beat Gabon in the opening qualifier.

Pitch to be sunk five meters and lower bowl rebuilt in MAD 2.2bn overhaul; capacity will rise to 46,000 with contractors given 18 months to finish the job.

The Morocco captain is gradually returning to training after suffering a slight right-thigh injury against Brest on September 13.