Zambia's Daka Nets Late Goal for Zambia Versus Mali at Afcon.
The Leicester City forward brought to a close a 20-month goal dry spell for Zambia with his dramatic header in Casablanca.
Zambia's star striker was the the savior for Chipolopolo as his injury-time header earned a dramatic 1-1 tie against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Casablanca.
Mali Takes First-Half Lead
The Malian attacker had put Mali ahead around the hour mark in the Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V, drilling home from point-blank range after his first effort from a corner kick had been parried.
The Eagles dictated the play and had an golden chance to go in front in the closing stages of the first half after Nene Dorgeles was brought down in the penalty area by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for the Eagles but his well-hit shot was brilliantly parried by Chipolopolo shot-stopper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Heroic Response
Daka later secured a draw for the former champions, who were for the most part dominated by the physical dominance of the Malians until the defender's delivery into the box was met by the attacker.
Group A Outlook
This draw means each team a couple of points behind tournament hosts the Atlas Lions in the Group A table after the Atlas Lions won their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths at the weekend.
Chipolopolo will stay in the city to play their next game against their next opponents on the coming Friday, while The Eagles journey to Rabat for a pivotal showdown against the host nation.
