Algeria international and USM Algiers midfielder Billel Ben Hamouda has died after he was involved in a tragic car accident on Thursday night.
The Algeria Football Federation confirmed the death of Ben Hamouda who featured mainly for the country’s home-based national team.
Ben Hamouda died in the accident while he was on his way back home after featuring in Thursday night’s friendly game for his country against DR Congo.
The 24-year-old was on the score sheet as the Algerian B team defeated the DR Congo 3-0.
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Reacting to the tragic death top Algerian clubs USM Alger, JA Kabylie and CR Belouizdad sent their condolences to family of the deceased.
USM Alger wrote on Twitter:”The Capital Union administration extends sincere condolences to the Bin Hamouda family following the tragic death of their son Bilal. The administration asked Allah Almighty to bless the deceased with his mercy, place him in paradise and grant his family patience and solace.”
According to JS Kabylie posted on Facebook:“The management of the JSK, very saddened by the tragic death of Belal Bin Hamouda, presents its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased as well as to the entire family of the USMA, assuring them of its deep compassion.May the Almighty and Merciful God grant the deceased his holy mercy and welcome him to his vast paradise. To God we belong and to him we return.”
And CR Belouizdad wrote on Facebook:“With great sadness and sorrow, the Belouizdad youth administration received the news of the death of the player of the Union of the Capital and the national team, Bilal bin Hamouda, who passed away following a tragic traffic accident.“
