A happy moment turned into a nightmare during a soccer match in Algiers, Algeria, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Fans were packed inside the 5 July 1962 Stadium to watch Mouloudia Club d’Alger (MC Alger) play, as the club celebrated winning the league title. But something terrible happened. A part of the upper stands broke, and many fans fell. What was supposed to be a night of celebration turned to horror and at least three families are mourning, and the videos out of the stadium have gained international attention.
Algerian health officials report three deaths and more than 70 injuries
The tragedy occurred when a barrier broke in the upper stands, sending people tumbling into the seats below. The Algerian Ministry of Health confirmed that in total three people died + more than 70 were injured. In a statement published on Facebook, it was reported that 38 were transported to Beni Messous Hospital, 27 were sent to Ben Aknoun Hospital, and 16 were sent to Bab El Oued hospital.
MC Alger later posted on Instagram, mourning the loss of Younes Amgozi, one of their supporters who fell from the stands and died. The club wrote: “With great sadness and grief… we received the news of the supporter of our club, Younes Amgozi, who passed away after falling from the upper stands of the Olympic Stadium July 5.”
Football officials and leaders react to stadium tragedy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released a statement expressing sadness. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe said: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries sustained by the football spectators.”
Additionally sending condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Algerian Government, and the Federation Algerienne de Football under Walid Sadi, Motsepe. He added: “We wish those who were injured a speedy recovery and pray to Allah to be with them… CAF will continue to provide whatever help is possible.”
The stadium was filled with thousands of fans when the collapse happened. Now, officials are looking into the cause of the accident.
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