In the dying moments of the match, Zambia's Patson Daka snatched an equalizing goal against Mali, in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently being held in Morocco. However, the joy of the goal quickly turned into terror experienced by the crowd and players on the field.The English Leicester City striker scored a brilliant header in stoppage time, saving his nation from an early defeat and earning a crucial point to start their continental campaign.But Daka's joy at the goal was short-lived. As he attempted to perform a backflip after scoring, he fell heavily on his head and neck, causing fear among everyone. The player remained on the ground, which raised concerns among the crowd and the medical and technical staff, fearing he had suffered a serious neck or head injury that could end his football career or even his life. However, the fears quickly dissipated when Daka got up and continued celebrating the goal before completing the remaining minutes of the match without showing any ill effects.The footage of Daka's celebration went viral on social media, showing the player attempting the acrobatic move and then falling heavily on his neck, a scene that captured widespread attention and a strong reaction from football fans.Mali will play hosts Morocco in Rabat on Friday, while Zambia face Comoros in Casablanca on the same day. Morocco tops the standings after the host nation kicked off the tournament yesterday with a 2-0 win over Comoros in Rabat.
