24 year-old Cameroonian striker, Albert Ebosse passed away yesterday August 23, 2014 after being hit by an object thrown by fans in the stands. The incident happened shortly after he scored the only goal for his club. The match which was held at the Tizi Ouzou stadium, Algeria was between JS Kabylie and USM Alger.
He was rushed to a hospital close to the match venue but unfortunately died from severe injuries on his head.
Meanwhile, the Algeria National Professional League has ordered the immediate closure of the stadium.
Ebose scored 17 goals from 31 appearances and was also the top scorer in the 2013/2014 Algerian Premier League.
May his soul find repose.