Bus crash in Algeria kills professional footballer and coach

A bus crash in Algeria has killed a player and coach from top-flight side Mouloudia Club El Bayadh.

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The accident occurred on Wednesday night when the bus, carrying the full squad overturned near Tiaret.

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According to reports from the Algerian state news agency, the two dead are 27-year-old goalkeeper Zakaria Bouziani and assistant coach Khalid Muftah.

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Algeria’s president Abdelmadjid Tebboune released a statement in which he noted the “great pain and suffering,” he felt when he heard the news.

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Other members of the team were transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. Local reports suggest they all remain in a stable condition.

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As a result of the deaths, the Algerian Football Federation has decided to suspend all scheduled matches for this coming weekend.

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The Algerian Football Federation released a statement in which they said: “Following the tragic accident which left the club and family of MC El Bayadh in mourning, the Algerian Football Federation has decided to suspend all football events planned this weekend”.

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