Overview

• MC Alger secured its second consecutive top-flight title on June 21 with a scoreless draw against NC Magra before celebrations turned tragic.
• A barrier in the upper stand at Stade du 5 Juillet gave way during the jubilation, causing dozens of fans to fall into the lower tier.
• The Algerian Ministry of Health confirmed three spectators died and more than 70 were injured and treated at Beni Messous, Ben Aknoun and Bab El Oued hospitals.
• MC Alger players, staff and administrators went to hospitals to donate blood and the club postponed the trophy presentation ceremony.
• President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a swift recovery for the injured.