Ruth Kipoyi punched Yasmin Mrabet in the face as tensions boiled overDR Congo forward Ruth Kipoyi punched an opponent in the face in a chaotic brawl during a friendly match against Morocco. Kipoyi went on to lose her cool in spectacular fashion when another Morocco player, Yasmin Mrabet, entered the fray in an attempt to restrain her. She threw a left-handed punch at Mrabet, which knocked the midfielder to the ground and sparked a furious melee. To my team-mates, staff and supporters of DR Congo, I let you down, but I will do my best to make up for it in the future." Morocco went on to secure a 3-2 victory over DR Congo, having been leading 2-1 at the time of the incident.

Source: Express June 04, 2024 20:23 UTC