Patson Daka Nets Stoppage-Time Leveler for Zambia Versus Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Patson Daka ended a lengthy goal dry spell for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Casablanca.
Patson Daka emerged as the match-saver for Chipolopolo as his stoppage-time header clinched a nail-biting 1-1 tie against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Casablanca.
Eagles Seize First-Half Control
The Malian attacker had broken the deadlock shortly after the hour mark in the tournament's opening group clash at the Stade Mohammed V, lashing home from point-blank range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been deflected.
Mali dominated possession and had an opportunity to take the lead in the closing stages of the opening period after a Malian forward was tripped in the box by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure took responsibility for the Eagles but his powerful strike was expertly kept out by Chipolopolo shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Late Header
The Leicester City man eventually salvaged a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part overwhelmed by the physical dominance of their opponents until the defender's delivery into the box was pounced upon by the attacker.
Group A Outlook
The result means both sides a couple of points behind host nation Morocco in the Group A table after Morocco won their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will stay in Casablanca to play their next game against Comoros on Friday, while Mali travel to the capital for a crunch showdown against Morocco.
