Overview

• A security railing in the 5 July Stadium upper stand gave way during MC Alger’s title celebrations, causing dozens of supporters to fall into lower tiers.
• The Algerian Ministry of Health confirmed three fatalities and more than 70 injuries, with patients treated at Beni Messous University Hospital, Ben Aknoun Hospital and Bab El Oued Hospital.
• MC Alger players and staff visited local hospitals to donate blood and the club identified one supporter fatality as Younes Amguzzi.
• The club postponed its formal trophy presentation following the accident.
• President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent condolences to the victims’ families and authorities have yet to announce new stadium safety measures.