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Express Tribune
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Three dead in Algeria stadium stampede
Three people were killed and 81 injured in a stampede among supporters of Algerian football club MCA in Algiers, authorities said Sunday. "Three deaths have been recorded," the health ministry said in a statement, adding that hospitals in the capital had admitted 81 injured people. Crowned Algerian champion for the second consecutive year and the ninth time in its history, the celebrations of the Mouloudia Club d'Alger (MCA) turned to mourning. According to the sports website La Gazette du Fennec, a security barrier collapsed, resulting in many fans falling onto the lower level. The Stade du 5 Juillet was packed as reigning champions MCA drew 0-0 against NC Magra. As a result of the tragedy, the national football league decided to cancel the official trophy presentation ceremony. A previous toll after the supporters fell from the upper stands on Saturday said only one had died and 11 were injured.

22-06-2025
- Sport
3 dead, 81 injured after stand collapses at Algerian soccer match
ALGIERS -- Three people died and 81 were injured following the collapse of a stand after soccer club Mouloudia Club d'Alger won a ninth league title, Algerian authorities said Sunday. An earlier toll was one dead and 50 injured but two fans subsequently died from their injuries following Saturday's incident at the Stade Olympique du 5 Juillet 1962, according to a statement issued by the country's Ministry of Health. Algeria president Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered his condolences. According to the website La Gazette du Fennec, a security barrier broke just as fans were getting ready to celebrate the title following a goalless draw between MC Alger and NC Magra.