Zambia's Daka Nets Late Leveler for Zambia Versus Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Leicester City forward brought to a close a extended goal drought for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Morocco.
Patson Daka was the the match-saver for the Zambian side as his dying-moments header earned a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Eagles Seize Early Lead
Lassine Sinayoko had put Mali ahead shortly after the 60-minute mark in the Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, firing in from point-blank range after his initial attempt from a corner kick had been parried.
Mali dominated possession and had an golden chance to take the lead in the closing stages of the first half after Nene Dorgeles was brought down in the box by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure took responsibility for Mali but his well-hit shot was expertly kept out by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Dramatic Response
The Leicester City man later secured a draw for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part outmuscled by the physical dominance of the Malians until Banda's delivery into the box was pounced upon by the forward.
Group A Standings
The result means each team a couple of points behind host nation the Atlas Lions in the Group A table after Morocco claimed victory in their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths at the weekend.
Chipolopolo will stay in the city to face their second fixture against their next opponents on the coming Friday, while Mali journey to Rabat for a crunch encounter against the host nation.
