22-06-2025
Three dead and over 70 injured in football stadium disaster
Three football fans have died and more than 70 others were injured after falling from the upper stands of a stadium in Algeria during celebrations for MC Alger's league title win.
The incident happened at the 64,200-capacity Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers on Saturday, shortly after MC Alger drew 0-0 with NC Magra, securing the top-flight championship for the second year in a row.
According to local reports, fans surged forward in celebration after the final whistle. A barrier on the upper tier of the stadium collapsed, causing dozens of people to fall onto the lower stands. MC Alger fans applaud their team during the 2024 Algerian Super Cup Final. Pic; Shutterstock
Emergency services were called immediately, and injured fans were taken to hospitals across the capital.
The Algerian Ministry of Health confirmed: 'The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded.'
They added: 'Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16.'
MC Alger released a statement mourning one of the victims: 'It is with great sadness and sorrow and with hearts that we received the news of our supporter Younes Amguzzi, who passed away after falling from the upper stands.'
The planned trophy ceremony was postponed out of respect for the victims and their families.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune also issued a statement expressing his support and grief, extending condolences and best wishes to all affected by the tragedy.
