Patson Daka Nets Stoppage-Time Goal to Earn Zambia Against Mali at Afcon.
The Leicester City forward halted a 20-month goal drought for Zambia with his late header in Casablanca.
Zambia's star striker was the the match-saver for the Zambian side as his stoppage-time header clinched a dramatic 1-1 tie against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Mali Takes Early Control
Lassine Sinayoko had given his side the lead shortly after the hour mark in the Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V, firing in from close range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been blocked.
The Eagles controlled the tempo and had an opportunity to go in front in the final moments of the first half after Nene Dorgeles was fouled in the box by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for Mali but his well-hit shot was brilliantly parried by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Heroic Intervention
The Leicester City man eventually salvaged a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were largely dominated by the aerial strength of the Malians until Banda's lofted cross was met by the striker.
Group A Standings
This draw leaves both sides a couple of points behind tournament hosts Morocco in the group standings after the Atlas Lions won their opening game 2-0 against Comoros on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will stay in the city to face their next game against Comoros on the coming Friday, while Mali travel to Rabat for a crucial encounter against Morocco.
