His now effectively confirms RS Berkane's place in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.
The decision, officially communicated to the Sudanese club on Friday, brings a significant chapter of the controversy to a close - at least at the disciplinary level - following weeks of dispute stemming from the quarter-final clash between the two sides, reported Moroccoworldnews.com.
At the heart of the matter was Al-Hilal's assertion that El Moussaoui should not have featured in either leg of the tie. The Sudanese outfit argued that the defender had been linked to a positive anti-doping test dated January 24, which, in their view, rendered him ineligible for selection.
According to Al-Hilal, the player tested positive for banned substances - prednisone and prednisolone - earlier this year. The club further claimed that CAF imposed a 30-day suspension on March 11, just two days before the first leg of the quarter-final.
However, in what Al-Hilal described as questionable circumstances, the suspension was reportedly lifted on matchday, allowing El Moussaoui to participate in both encounters. The club raised concerns over the process, arguing that the reversal lacked clarity and transparency, forming the basis of their formal complaint to CAF.
Despite these claims, the CAF Disciplinary Committee ruled against Al-Hilal after reviewing the evidence presented. The rejection of the protest effectively validates Berkane's progression in the competition and dismisses any immediate threat to their qualification.
As a result, RS Berkane will now shift focus to their upcoming semi-final clash against AS FAR, with the legal cloud - at least for now - lifted.
While the ruling closes the disciplinary phase of the case, it remains to be seen whether Al-Hilal will pursue further action through other legal avenues.
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