CAS Order Reportedly Postpones CAF Confederation Cup Tie
Hafia FC claims the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered a stay on the upcoming fixture against AS Douanes.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Other Sports
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Hafia FC announced on October 16, 2026, that the Court of Arbitration for Sport issued an order to postpone the CAF Confederation Cup tie between AS Douanes and CR Belouizdad. The match was originally set for October 17 in Nouakchott.
Why it matters
The club seeks to prevent a sporting result while they contest a previous ruling of force majeure, which allowed AS Douanes to participate in a replay match despite missing a leg in September.
The dispute follows a 1-0 replay win for AS Douanes on September 19, 2026. The case, identified as TAS 2026/A/12858, seeks to address the validity of that result.
The players
Hafia FC
This is a professional football club based in Conakry, Guinea.
AS Douanes
This is a professional sports club currently involved in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Court of Arbitration for Sport
This international quasi-judicial body is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and settles disputes related to sports.
Confederation of African Football
This is the governing body for association football on the African continent.
The details
Hafia FC asserts that the provisional measures mandate a delay of both legs of the tie to ensure any future legal victory remains effective. The team is challenging the decision that granted a replay after AS Douanes failed to appear for the initial match in Conakry on September 11.
Timeline
11 September 2026: AS Douanes missed the scheduled first-round return leg in Conakry.
19 September 2026: AS Douanes won the match replay 1-0 against Hafia FC.
16 October 2026: Hafia FC announced the Court of Arbitration for Sport order.
17 October 2026: The first leg tie was scheduled to take place.
23-25 October 2026: The return leg was originally scheduled to take place.
Season Trajectory
The uncertainty surrounding this fixture creates significant disruptions for the CAF Confederation Cup bracket. The outcome of the arbitration will determine whether AS Douanes continues in the tournament or if the qualification results are overturned.
The status of the first leg remains in doubt, potentially forcing the Confederation of African Football to reschedule both legs pending the final merit ruling. Fantasy participants and bettors should note the absence of confirmed play times for this specific fixture.
The takeaway
Legal disputes in international club competitions often carry the power to halt tournament calendars indefinitely. Fans should monitor official announcements from continental governing bodies before assuming any scheduled match will proceed as planned.
Further reading
For more updates on international tournament scheduling, visit the Other Sports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Rio Times.
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