Zambia's Daka Scores Late Goal for Zambia Against Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Leicester City forward brought to a close a 20-month goal drought for Zambia with his dramatic header in Casablanca.
Zambia's star striker proved to be the match-saver for the Zambian side as his dying-moments header earned a dramatic 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Casablanca.
Mali Takes First-Half Initiative
Lassine Sinayoko had put Mali ahead around the 60-minute mark in the Group A clash at the Stade Mohammed V, firing in from close range after his first effort from a corner kick had been deflected.
Mali dominated possession and were awarded an golden chance to take the lead in the final moments of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was brought down in the box by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
The designated penalty taker stepped up for Mali but his powerful strike was expertly kept out by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Late Header
Daka eventually salvaged a draw for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part dominated by the physical dominance of their opponents until Banda's pinpoint pass was pounced upon by the striker.
Group A Standings
The result means each team a couple of points behind host nation the Atlas Lions in the group standings after Morocco won their first match 2-0 against Comoros at the weekend.
Chipolopolo will stay in Casablanca to face their next game against their next opponents on the coming Friday, while The Eagles travel to the capital for a pivotal match against Morocco.