A football player of the Zambian national team almost got a neck injury while celebrating a goal

Zambia's national football team striker Patson Daka nearly injured his neck while celebrating a goal in an African Cup of Nations match against Mali. This became known on December 22.

The Group A meeting ended in a 1-1 draw. Daka equalized the score in the second added minute of the second half, allowing his team to avoid defeat, Sport-Express adds.

It is noted that after scoring the ball, the forward of the English "Leicester" tried to perform an acrobatic wheel, but landed unsuccessfully and hit his head on the lawn. Despite this, the footballer managed to get up quickly and continued the celebration.

The next match of the national team of Zambia will be held on December 26 against the team of the Comoros. The African Cup of Nations is being held in Morocco and will end on January 18.

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