Zambia's Daka Grabs Stoppage-Time Equaliser to Earn Zambia Against Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Leicester City forward brought to a close a extended goal barren run for Zambia with his late header in Morocco.
Zambia's star striker was the the match-saver for his nation as his injury-time header earned a thrilling 1-1 draw against Mali at the Afcon 2025 in Casablanca.
Mali Takes First-Half Control
The Malian attacker had given his side the lead just after the hour mark in the Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, lashing home from point-blank range after his initial attempt from a set-piece had been deflected.
Mali controlled the tempo and had an opportunity to go in front in the final moments of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was tripped in the box by Zambian defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure stepped up for Mali but his powerful strike was brilliantly parried by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
The Striker's Late Header
Daka later rescued a draw for the former champions, who were for the most part overwhelmed by the aerial strength of their opponents until Banda's pinpoint pass was powered home by the attacker.
Group A Outlook
This draw means both sides a couple of points behind host nation Morocco in the group standings after the Atlas Lions claimed victory in their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths on Sunday.
Chipolopolo will remain in the city to play their second fixture against Comoros on Friday, while The Eagles journey to the capital for a crucial showdown against Morocco.
