Zambia's Daka Grabs Stoppage-Time Goal to Earn Zambia Versus Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Leicester City forward ended a lengthy goal barren run for Zambia with his late header in Morocco.
Patson Daka was the the match-saver for his nation as his dying-moments header earned a thrilling 1-1 tie against Mali at the Afcon 2025 in Morocco.
Eagles Seize First-Half Lead
The Malian attacker had broken the deadlock just after the hour mark in the Group A clash at the iconic Casablanca stadium, lashing home from point-blank range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been blocked.
Mali controlled the tempo and had an golden chance to take the lead in the closing stages of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was fouled in the penalty area by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for the Eagles but his powerful strike was brilliantly parried by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Dramatic Intervention
The Leicester City man eventually salvaged a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part outmuscled by the aerial strength of the Malians until Banda's delivery into the box was pounced upon by the attacker.
Group A Standings
This draw means both sides two points behind tournament hosts the Atlas Lions in the group standings after the Atlas Lions claimed victory in their opening game 2-0 against the Coelacanths at the weekend.
Chipolopolo will stay in the city to face their second fixture against their next opponents on Friday, while The Eagles travel to Rabat for a pivotal match against the host nation.
