Algerian soccer player Ben Idir Mehenni suddenly collapses during match, dies shortly after

January 24, 2023

Articles (all translated from French):

ALGERIAN FOOTBALLER BEN IDIR MEHENNI DIES IN FULL COMPETITION

"Algeria in mourning. Algerian footballer Ben Idir Mehenni died on the lawn of the Reghaia stadium during his team's match against MC Rouiba.

"The player was unwell a few minutes before the end of the match. He was transferred to the city hospital in an emergency where he died. He played at the Oued Amizour Sports Union."

https://actu221.net/article/le-footballeur-algerien-ben-idir-mehenni-decede-en-pleine-competition

ALGERIA IN MOURNING: DEATH OF A PLAYER IN FULL CHAN 2023

"Algerian football is in mourning as it hosts the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Oued Amizour Sports Union player Ben Idir Mehenni died today on the Reghaia stadium lawn during his team's match against MC Rouiba. The player fell on the stadium lawn a few minutes before the end of the match. Ben Idir Mehenni was transferred to the city hospital in an emergency where he died."

https://www.setal.net/L-Algerie-en-deuil-Deces-d-un-joueur-en-plein-CHAN-2023_a87018.html

ALGERIA-A FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES ON THE PITCH

"An Algerian player tragically died while playing football.

"This is Ben Idir Mehenni. Football player playing for US Oued Amizour, he died suddenly during a football match for his club, against MC Rouiba. The tragedy occurred yesterday Tuesday January 24 at the Reghaia stadium.

"Victim of a malaise, the player collapsed on the lawn a few minutes before the end of the match. Evacuated to hospital, he did not survive, his club said, according to several media.

"A drama that strikes Algeria in the middle of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) of football."

https://icilome.com/2023/01/algerie-un-joueur-de-football-decede-sur-le-terrain/

CHAN 2023. ALGERIAN FOOTBALLER DIES IN STADIUM IN FULL CHAN 2022

"Algeria, which is currently organizing CHAN 2022, was struck last Tuesday by a drama that occurred during the meeting between the Sports Union of Oued Amizour and MC Rouiba. A few minutes before the end of the meeting, Ben Idir Mehenni, who was unwell, fell on the lawn before being rushed to Reghaia hospital, said his club. Unfortunately for him, he will return

"Algeria, which is currently organizing CHAN 2022, was struck last Tuesday by a drama that occurred during the meeting between the Sports Union of Oued Amizour and MC Rouiba.

"A few minutes from the end of the meeting, Ben Idir Mehenni, Malaysian victim fell on the lawn before being rushed to Reghaia hospital, said his club.

"Unfortunately for him, he will give up his soul a few minutes after crossing the hospital doors.

"A drama that occurs a few days before the quarter-final of chan, which will oppose Algeria and the Ivory Coast on January 27.

"Peace to his soul !"

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