Zambia's Daka Scores Injury-Time Goal for Zambia Versus Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Patson Daka halted a extended goal dry spell for Zambia with his dramatic header in Casablanca.
Patson Daka was the the match-saver for his nation as his injury-time header earned a nail-biting 1-1 tie against Mali at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Eagles Seize Early Initiative
The Malian attacker had given his side the lead shortly after the 60-minute mark in the Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, lashing home from point-blank range after his first effort from a set-piece had been blocked.
Mali dictated the play and had an opportunity to go in front in the final moments of the first half after Nene Dorgeles was fouled in the penalty area by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
The designated penalty taker took responsibility for Mali but his powerful strike was expertly kept out by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Late Response
Daka eventually rescued a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part outmuscled by the aerial strength of the Malians until the defender's delivery into the box was pounced upon by the striker.
Group A Standings
The result means each team a couple of points behind tournament hosts Morocco in the Group A table after Morocco won their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths at the weekend.
Chipolopolo will stay in Casablanca to play their second fixture against their next opponents on the coming Friday, while The Eagles journey to Rabat for a crucial encounter against the host nation.
