Patson Daka Grabs Stoppage-Time Equaliser to Earn Zambia Versus Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Patson Daka ended a lengthy goal dry spell for Zambia with his dramatic header in Casablanca.
Zambia's star striker was the the match-saver for Chipolopolo as his stoppage-time header clinched a dramatic 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.
Mali Takes Early Lead
Lassine Sinayoko had given his side the lead shortly after the 60-minute mark in the Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, drilling home from close range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been parried.
Mali controlled the tempo and were awarded an golden chance to take the lead in the closing stages of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was tripped in the box by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
The designated penalty taker stepped up for Mali but his well-hit shot was brilliantly parried by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Late Intervention
Daka later salvaged a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were for the most part dominated by the aerial strength of their opponents until Banda's pinpoint pass was met by the attacker.
Group A Outlook
This draw leaves each team two points behind tournament hosts the Atlas Lions in the Group A table after the Atlas Lions claimed victory in their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will stay in Casablanca to face their next game against Comoros on Friday, while Mali travel to Rabat for a crucial showdown against Morocco.
