Patson Daka Scores Stoppage-Time Equaliser for Zambia Against Mali at Afcon.
Patson Daka ended a 20-month goal dry spell for Zambia with his late header in Morocco.
Zambia's star striker emerged as the match-saver for Chipolopolo as his stoppage-time header secured a thrilling 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Eagles Seize First-Half Lead
Lassine Sinayoko had given his side the lead shortly after the hour mark in the Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V, lashing home from close range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been deflected.
Mali dictated the play and were awarded an golden chance to take the lead in the closing stages of the first half after a Malian forward was fouled in the penalty area by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure took responsibility for Mali but his low effort was expertly kept out by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Late Header
The Leicester City man eventually salvaged a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part overwhelmed by the aerial strength of their opponents until the defender's delivery into the box was powered home by the forward.
Group A Table
The result leaves both sides two points behind host nation the Atlas Lions in the Group A table after the Atlas Lions won their first match 2-0 against Comoros on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will stay in the city to face their next game against Comoros on Friday, while Mali journey to Rabat for a pivotal match against the host nation.
