Dakas Goals Lead to…

Dakas Goals Lead to…

Leicester City striker Patson Daka found the net in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw for Zambia against Mali in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 27-year-old forward made his 54th appearance for the Copper Bullets and scored his 22nd goal for the national team with a header in the 92nd minute in Casablanca.

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Daka connected with a cross from Mathews Banda to clinch a valuable point for his team, placing them third in their group after Morocco, the tournament hosts, defeated Comoros 2-0 in the opening match on Sunday.

Mali opened the scoring in the 61st minute with a goal from Lassine Sinayoko.

Zambia, who were champions in 2012, will next face Comoros on Friday.