Patson Daka Nets Stoppage-Time Equaliser to Earn Zambia Against Mali in Afcon.
The Leicester City forward ended a extended goal barren run for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Morocco.
Patson Daka proved to be the savior for the Zambian side as his injury-time header earned a nail-biting 1-1 tie against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Eagles Seize First-Half Lead
The Malian attacker had put Mali ahead around the 60-minute mark in the tournament's opening group encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, drilling home from point-blank range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been deflected.
The Eagles dictated the play and were awarded an golden chance to go in front in the closing stages of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was brought down in the penalty area by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
The designated penalty taker stepped up for the Eagles but his powerful strike was superbly saved by Zambia goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Late Response
Daka later rescued a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part outmuscled by the physical dominance of the Malians until the defender's lofted cross was met by the striker.
Group A Outlook
This draw leaves each team two points behind tournament hosts the Atlas Lions in the group standings after Morocco claimed victory in their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Zambia will stay in Casablanca to face their second fixture against their next opponents on Friday, while The Eagles journey to the capital for a crucial match against Morocco.
