The Tragic event occurred When his team, JS Kabylie lost 2-1 to their opponents, USM Alger which sparked off violent behaviours from the JS Kabylie supporters. It wasn't long before their anger engulfed them and they started throwing objects at thier club players.
Unfortunately, the stadium was still under some form of construction with rocks lying around. Different shapes and sizes of rocks where rained on the players and it didn't take long for the star man of the team, Albert Ebosse to be hit.
Ironically, Ebosse who was just 24 years old was the top goal scorer in the Algerian league last season and was even the one who got the only goal for his team in their 2-1 defeat against USM Alger. He was a young player with a bright future ahead, but the only thing that stood in his way was the flying object that snuffed his life away.
Prior to the incident, Algeria was among the front line countries to host the 2015 African Cup Of Nations but the level of violence in their football, including this one might cost them this hosting opportunity.
In 2012 a policeman was reportedly killed during a football match in Algeria, not long after that, 45 people were injured after fans violently marched into a stadium.
According to FIFA president, Sepp Blatter on twitter ,"Intolerable that a fan causes a players death. Stop the violence. My emotional thoughts go out to Albert Ebosse's family. R.I.P "
A lot of Algerians has taken to social media to render apologise due to the feeling of guilt, Some are even suggesting that the league be boycotted.
Presently, the FAF have decided to suspend the Algerian league and. Is also planning to expel the club at fault from all competitions.
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