Patson Daka Scores Stoppage-Time Equaliser to Earn Zambia Against Mali in Afcon.
Patson Daka ended a extended goal dry spell for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Morocco.
Patson Daka was the the hero for his nation as his dying-moments header secured a thrilling 1-1 draw against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Eagles Seize Early Lead
Lassine Sinayoko had broken the deadlock just after the hour mark in the tournament's opening group encounter at the iconic Casablanca stadium, drilling home from close range after his first effort from a set-piece had been parried.
The Eagles dictated the play and had an opportunity to take the lead in the final moments of the opening period after a Malian forward was brought down in the box by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for the Eagles but his low effort was brilliantly parried by Chipolopolo shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Dramatic Header
The Leicester City man later secured a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part dominated by the physical dominance of the Malians until the defender's pinpoint pass was met by the attacker.
Group A Outlook
This draw leaves each team two points behind host nation Morocco in the Group A table after Morocco claimed victory in their opening game 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will stay in Casablanca to face their second fixture against Comoros on Friday, while The Eagles travel to Rabat for a pivotal match against the host nation.
