CAF conveys its condolences to the Fédération Algérienne de Football, the Government and the people of Algeria for the football spectators who lost their lives and those who were injured during MC Alger's League Title celebrations
Published: Sunday, 22 June 2025
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') Dr Patrice Motsepe expressed his deep condolences and the condolences of the 54 CAF Member Associations to the Fédération Algérienne de Football, the Government, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and people of Algeria for the football spectators who lost their lives and those who were injured during MC Alger's League Title celebrations.
According to the statement from the Ministry of Health of Algeria, three spectators lost their lives and over 70 were injured during MC Alger and Najem Magra match.
CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe said: 'CAF is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries sustained by the football spectators during the football match between MC Alger and Najem Magra. We express our deep condolences to the Fédération Algérienne de Football, the Algerian Government, its President His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the people of Algeria on this sad and painful incident. We wish those who were injured a speedy recovery and pray to Allah to be with them, the families who lost their loved ones and the people of Algeria. CAF will continue to be in contact with the Fédération Algérienne de Football and its President, Walid Sadi and provide whatever assistance possible.'
Further Inquiries: communications@cafonline.com
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