A shocking incident occurred during a top-flight league game in Algeria, resulting in the death of football player Albert Ebosse.
The 24-year-old Cameroonian striker was fatally struck by a rock thrown by his own fans at the end of the match.
Albert Ebosse was playing for his club, JS Kabylie, when tragedy struck.
Following a 2-1 loss for his team, fans became enraged and started throwing rocks onto the pitch as the players were leaving.
Unfortunately, one of these rocks hit Ebosse, causing a fatal head injury.
The leading goal-scorer in the Algerian league last season, Ebosse was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
This devastating incident has prompted a police investigation into the actions of the fans involved.
JS Kabylie expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of their player, stating that Ebosse “succumbed to a head injury.”
The club called for strong sanctions to be imposed on those responsible for this act of violence.
The president of the African confederation, Issa Hayatou, also condemned the incident and demanded that appropriate actions be taken.
Algeria’s interior ministry has ordered a police investigation into Ebosse’s death.
Mahfoud Kerbadj, the president of Algeria’s professional league, revealed that he was present at the game but left moments before the tragic incident occurred.
He described the loss of Albert Ebosse as incomprehensible, as he had witnessed the player running on the field just minutes earlier.
The Algeria Football Federation and the professional league have organized emergency meetings in response to this shocking event.
Officials from JS Kabylie and the match officials have been summoned to a special gathering, and the stadium where the incident took place has been closed until further notice.
Algeria Football Federation President Mohamed Raouraoua expressed his hope that the culprits responsible for this senseless act would face severe punishment.
USM Alger, the team who defeated JS Kabylie in the match, also offered their condolences to Ebosse’s family and the football community.
Albert Ebosse had joined JS Kabylie the previous year and quickly made a name for himself, scoring 17 goals in the last season.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through Algeria and Cameroon, leaving a deep impact on the football world.
The loss of Albert Ebosse serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise from the intense emotions surrounding football matches.
It is a devastating loss for his family, teammates, and fans, and highlights the need for stricter measures to ensure the safety of players and supporters alike.
