Zambia's Daka Scores Injury-Time Equaliser to Earn Zambia Versus Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Leicester City forward ended a extended goal dry spell for Zambia with his dramatic header in Morocco.
Patson Daka proved to be the savior for his nation as his injury-time header clinched a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Mali Takes First-Half Lead
Lassine Sinayoko had broken the deadlock around the hour mark in the Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, lashing home from close range after his initial attempt from a corner kick had been blocked.
The Eagles dictated the play and had an golden chance to take the lead in the final moments of the first half after Nene Dorgeles was brought down in the penalty area by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for Mali but his powerful strike was superbly saved by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Late Intervention
The Leicester City man later salvaged a point for the former champions, who were for the most part dominated by the physical dominance of the Malians until Banda's delivery into the box was pounced upon by the striker.
Tournament Outlook
The result leaves each team two points behind tournament hosts Morocco in the Group A table after Morocco won their first match 2-0 against Comoros on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will stay in Casablanca to face their second fixture against Comoros on the coming Friday, while The Eagles journey to the capital for a pivotal showdown against the host nation.
