The friendly match between the women’s national teams of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Morocco was eventful on Monday evening in Berkane. While it ended with a victory for the Lionesses of the Atlas (3-2), it had its moments of tension, such as in the 63rd minute when Congolese player Ruth Kipoyi, frustrated after receiving a red card, threw a punch at Moroccan player Yasmin Mrabet.
The video of this incident during the match went viral and sparked a lot of outrage. Realizing her mistake, Ruth Kipoyi took to social media to apologize. « My actions yesterday do not reflect who I am as a person. I lost my temper during a heated match and acted in a way that disappoints me. To Yasmin in particular, I offer my sincere apologies, » she wrote.
The Galatasaray forward has promised to learn from her mistakes and make amends in the future. This match was part of the preparations for the 2024 Women’s AFCON, which will be held in Morocco.
