Zambia's Daka Scores Late Goal to Earn Zambia Versus Mali at Afcon.
Patson Daka halted a 20-month goal dry spell for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Morocco.
Patson Daka proved to be the match-saver for Chipolopolo as his dying-moments header clinched a thrilling 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the Afcon 2025 in Casablanca.
Mali Takes First-Half Initiative
The Malian attacker had given his side the lead shortly after the 60-minute mark in the Group A clash at the iconic Casablanca stadium, firing in from point-blank range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been blocked.
Mali dictated the play and had an opportunity to go in front in the closing stages of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was fouled in the box by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure took responsibility for Mali but his powerful strike was expertly kept out by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Heroic Intervention
The Leicester City man later secured a point for the former champions, who were largely overwhelmed by the aerial strength of their opponents until the defender's delivery into the box was powered home by the forward.
Group A Table
This draw means each team a couple of points behind tournament hosts the Atlas Lions in the Group A table after Morocco won their first match 2-0 against Comoros at the weekend.
Chipolopolo will remain in the city to face their second fixture against their next opponents on Friday, while The Eagles travel to the capital for a crucial match against Morocco.
