22.12.2025 21:15
Zambian footballer Patson Daka was injured on his neck while attempting to celebrate his last-minute goal against Mali by doing a somersault.
In the first match of Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali faced Zambia. The match played at the Mohamed V Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw.
HE WAS BREAKING HIS NECK IN CELEBRATION
Mali's goal came in the 61st minute from Lassine Sinayoko, while Zambia equalized with a goal from Patson Daka in the 90+1st minute. The 27-year-old star player, who plays for Leicester City, scared his fans while celebrating his last-minute goal. Daka, who performed a somersault in his celebration, got injured by falling on his neck due to a momentary lapse of attention.
BOTH TEAMS SHARED 1 POINT
With this result, Mali and Zambia started the tournament with 1 point. In the next match of the group, Mali will face Morocco, while Zambia will compete against Comoros.