Zambia's Daka Scores Injury-Time Equaliser to Earn Zambia Versus Mali in Afcon.
Patson Daka halted a lengthy goal drought for Zambia with his dramatic header in Casablanca.
Zambia's star striker emerged as the match-saver for the Zambian side as his stoppage-time header earned a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Casablanca.
Mali Takes First-Half Initiative
The Malian attacker had given his side the lead around the hour mark in the Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V, drilling home from point-blank range after his first effort from a set-piece had been deflected.
The Eagles dictated the play and had an golden chance to go in front in the final moments of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was fouled in the penalty area by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for Mali but his well-hit shot was expertly kept out by Chipolopolo shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Heroic Intervention
The Leicester City man eventually secured a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part dominated by the robust play of the Malians until Banda's delivery into the box was powered home by the forward.
Group A Standings
This draw leaves both sides two points behind host nation Morocco in the group standings after Morocco won their opening game 2-0 against the Coelacanths at the weekend.
Zambia will remain in the city to play their second fixture against Comoros on Friday, while The Eagles travel to the capital for a crucial match against the host nation.
