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More than 80 people injured after fans invade pitch in Algeria

More than 80 people were injured after fans invaded the pitch at an Algerian first division match in the weekend [Courtesy]

Over 80 people, including 30 police officers, were injured after fans invaded the pitch at an Algerian first division match at the weekend, according to official sources on Monday.

Clashes erupted at Saturday's top-flight game between CA Bordj Bou Arreridj and MC Alger (MCA) around 200km south-east of Algiers.

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