Zambia's Daka Nets Injury-Time Equaliser for Zambia Against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Patson Daka halted a lengthy goal drought for Zambia with his dramatic header in Morocco.
Patson Daka proved to be the match-saver for Chipolopolo as his dying-moments header clinched a nail-biting 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Mali Takes Early Lead
Lassine Sinayoko had put Mali ahead just after the 60-minute mark in the tournament's opening group fixture at the iconic Casablanca stadium, firing in from point-blank range after his first effort from a corner kick had been blocked.
Mali dictated the play and had an opportunity to go in front in the closing stages of the opening period after a Malian forward was fouled in the penalty area by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
The designated penalty taker took responsibility for the Eagles but his powerful strike was superbly saved by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Late Header
The Leicester City man eventually rescued a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were largely dominated by the robust play of their opponents until Banda's delivery into the box was powered home by the striker.
Group A Table
This draw leaves each team a couple of points behind host nation the Atlas Lions in the group standings after the Atlas Lions won their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will remain in Casablanca to play their next game against their next opponents on Friday, while Mali travel to Rabat for a pivotal encounter against the host nation.
