Zambia's Daka Nets Stoppage-Time Goal for Zambia Against Mali in Afcon.
The Leicester City forward halted a extended goal dry spell for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Morocco.
Patson Daka was the the hero for the Zambian side as his dying-moments header secured a dramatic 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Morocco.
Eagles Seize Early Control
The Malian attacker had broken the deadlock around the 60-minute mark in the Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, drilling home from point-blank range after his first effort from a set-piece had been blocked.
The Eagles controlled the tempo 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 Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for Mali but his low effort was superbly saved by Zambia shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Late Header
The Leicester City man eventually salvaged a draw for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were largely dominated by the robust play of their opponents until Banda's lofted cross was met by the forward.
Group A Outlook
The result means each team two points behind host nation the Atlas Lions in the group standings after Morocco claimed victory in their opening game 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Zambia will stay in Casablanca to play their second fixture against Comoros on Friday, while The Eagles travel to the capital for a crucial showdown against Morocco.