Senegal appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible'

Washington DC [US], March 26: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal "as swiftly as possible" after they were stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title, reports BBC.com.
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January, but that scoreline was changed to a 3-0 victory to Morocco.
Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest when hosts Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty before eventually returning.
Following an appeal by the Moroccan FA (FRMF), the Confederation of African Football (Caf) later ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match, with the "result being recorded as 3-0 in favour" of Morocco.
Senegal have lodged an appeal with Cas and hope to regain the title.
Cas director general Matthieu Reeb added: "We understand that teams and fans are eager to know the final decision, and we will ensure that arbitration proceedings are conducted as swiftly as possible, while respecting the right of all parties to a fair hearing."
A statement, external added that there is no timeline for a decision at this stage.
Source: Qatar Tribune