Cameroonian soccer player killed by stone throw in Algeria

ALGIERS -- Cameroonian soccer player Albert Ebosse died on Saturday at age 24 after being hit by a stone during the game of his hosting side JS Kabylie against USM Algiers, counting for the second day of the Professional League One, local media reported.

This derby game was played on 1st November stadium in Tizi Ouzou province, as it ended by the win of the visitors 1-2.

Benmoussa opened the scoring for USM Algiers at the eighth minute, but Ebosse equalized with a penalty shot at the 28th. In fact, it was the sole goal for his side, and the last in his life. The new signing Belaili scored the precious winning goal for USM Algiers seven minutes before the end of the game.

The fans of the locals were irritated at the end of the game and started stoning the pitch from the stands.

The Cameroonian striker was hit on the head and was evacuated to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The security services have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of this tragic incident, and arrest the people standing behind it.

It is an unprecedented tragic event in the history of Algerian soccer history, as it is the first time a player is killed by fans.

Ebosse was crowned the best scorer last year in the Algerian league with a total of 17 goals in 31 appearances.

He joined JSK last season from the Malaysian Perak Football Association.