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Patson Daka Lands on His Neck While Attempting Acrobatic Celebration at AFCON (Video)

Leicester striker Patson Daka suffered a scary fall while celebrating a stoppage-time goal for Zambia against Mali but thankfully avoided serious injury.

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  • Leicester striker Patson Daka suffered a scary fall while celebrating a stoppage-time goal for Zambia against Mali but thankfully avoided serious injury.
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Leicester City star Patson Daka was fortunate to avoid a serious injury after landing awkwardly on his neck while celebrating a goal at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 27-year-old striker scored a stoppage-time equaliser in Zambia’s group stage draw with Mali, securing a share of the spoils with a stunning diving header after Lassine Sinayoko had seemingly netted the winner.

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El Bilal Toure had earlier missed a chance to break the deadlock, failing to convert a first-half penalty for Mali.

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Daka’s celebration, however, went horribly wrong. While attempting a cartwheel, his arm gave way, causing him to fall awkwardly onto his neck at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

Thankfully for both Daka and Zambia, he appeared to escape serious damage, much to the relief of Leicester manager Marti Cifuentes and fans alike.

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