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The woman in question threw acid in the face of the Congolese striker and attempted to kidnap his infant daughter
A harrowing chapter in Yoane Wissa’s life has come to a close after a French court handed an 18-year prison sentence to the woman who assaulted the Brentford star and attempted to kidnap his child.
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The 36-year-old woman was convicted of attempted homicide and minor kidnapping, bringing a sense of justice to the Congolese footballer and his family.
Wissa suffers horrific attack
The terrifying incident occurred on July 1, 2021, when Wissa was still playing for Ligue 1 side Lorient in France’s Ligue 1.
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The assailant, pretending to be pregnant and claiming her daughter was hospitalised, gained access to Wissa’s home.
Once inside, she attempted to kidnap Wissa’s infant daughter and threw acid on the footballer’s face, causing severe injuries that required emergency eye surgery.
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The next day, the same woman assaulted another victim with acid. Authorities quickly identified and arrested her on July 3, 2021.
During the trial, she initially denied the allegations but later admitted to some of her actions, revealing a history of hearing "inner voices" since her teenage years. Despite facing a potential life sentence, she received an 18-year term.
Wissa’s remarkable recovery after attack
Following the attack, Wissa showed incredible resilience, not only recovering from his injuries but also thriving in his professional football career.
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Now with Brentford in the Premier League, the DR Congo international has become the club’s all-time leading scorer in the top flight, netting 37 goals in 121 appearances.
This season, Wissa has already scored 11 goals in 19 appearances, playing a pivotal role in Brentford’s push for European qualification.
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With the trial behind him, Wissa can fully focus on helping the Bees achieve a historic campaign alongside Cameroonian forward Bryan Mbeumo.
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