Fans and footballers have taken to social media to express their sorrow over Algerian midfielder Billel Benhammouda’s untimely death. Riyad Mahrez of Man City is among a slew of footballers who have paid tribute to Benhammouda, who died in a horrific road accident shortly after representing Algeria in an international friendly on Friday, June 10. The Desert Foxes thrashed the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0, with the USM Alger star among the scoring.
Bille Benhammouda, an Algerian midfielder who died in a horrible traffic accident, was remembered by Man City winger Riyad Mahrez. The 24-year-old is said to have been engaged in the accident shortly after representing Algeria at international level.
Benhammouda was part of Algeria’s squad that thrashed DR Congo 3-0 in an international friendly, according to Goal. According to the publication, the player, who plays for USM Alger, was in excellent form throughout the encounter, scoring one of the three goals.
However, many people were unaware that this would be the last time they saw Benhammouda play, as the footballer died just hours after the game. According to reports, the footballer was on his way home in the company of an unidentified buddy when he died.
Benhammouda’s untimely demise has inspired a flood of tributes, with Mahrez among the finest sportsmen to pay respect to the USM Alger great.
The Manchester City attacker resorted to social media to express his disappointment.
