Algeria Football– The earthquake which struck the wilaya of Chlef, a city in north-western Algeria, during the night from Sunday to Monday caused significant material damage, notably to the Mohamed Boumezrag stadium, raising concerns among local supporters .
According to the Center for Research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics (CRAAG), the seismic tremor was recorded at 1:09 a.m. Monday night and reached a magnitude of 4.9 degrees on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located in the Chlef region, an area already marked by notable seismic histories.
Images widely shared on social networks this Monday show impressive cracks and cracks on the stands of the Mohamed Boumezrag stadium. Parts of the infrastructure also have visible deterioration on the surrounding walls, raising concerns about the overall stability of the sports venue.
Faced with this situation, supporters of ASO Chlef, the stadium's resident club, quickly expressed their fears. Many people fear a potential disaster during the next matches played at home. “The safety of all spectators and players is at stake. The authorities must act quickly before a tragedy occurs,” stressed some supporters on social platforms.
Calls for the intervention of local authorities are increasing to assess the damage and take the necessary measures to secure the infrastructure. ASO Chlef supporters are urging rigorous monitoring of the stability of the stadium, which regularly welcomes thousands of fans during Algerian championship matches.
The Mohamed Boumezrag stadium, inaugurated in 1987, is a major infrastructure in the region and represents an important sporting symbol for the inhabitants of Chlef. However, the recent earthquake highlights the vulnerability of certain infrastructures to natural disasters.
The next few days will be crucial to determine the true extent of the damage and the actions to be taken to guarantee the safety of spectators. Local authorities should probably initiate an in-depth technical assessment to decide on the future of the stadium and decide on possible renovations.
The inhabitants of Chlef, marked by previous painful earthquakes such as that of 1980, remain vigilant and await rapid measures to avoid any further tragedy.
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