DR Congo women’s star Ruth Kipoyi has caused controversy on social media after she delivered a stunning left hook to drop her Moroccan opponent during a recent friendly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DR Congo women’s star Ruth Kipoyi sucker punched an opponent during a game – shocking fans across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kipoyi, 26, was turning out for her national side in a friendly against fellow African nation Morocco when tensions reached boiling point. Shortly after half-time, with her team 2-1 down, Kipoyi fouled an opponent – which sparked a mini brawl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Moroccan defender had to be held back as she exchanged verbals with Kipoyi, but when another Moroccan player, Yasmine Mrabet, entered the disagreement, the Galatasaray women’s star delivered a swift left hook – sending Mrabet to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This should be a lifelong ban from football? How can this happen on a football pitch,” one fan questioned. While a second said: “That hook came out of nowhere!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Why does she look shocked after the punch as if she wasn\u2019t the one who did it,” a third joked. And another added: “What is she being so aggressive for?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the full-time whistle, midfielder Mrabet, who was struck by Kipoyi, released a statement: “This violent behaviour should not be accepted. During competition, disagreements can occur, tensions are bound to build, but there are lines which must never be crossed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This incident should not overshadow the exponential growth of our football in the last couple of years. African teams are showing up on the world stage, and for a reason. The appropriate procedures are underway to report the past events and from now on I’m only looking forward.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morocco went on to win the match 3-2, having been leading 2-1 at the time of the red card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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