Leicester City forward Patson Daka has continued his prowess in front of goal in Zambia colours.
The Kafue Celtic product scored Zambia’s second goal as they thrashed Côte D’Ivoire 3-0 to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations which will be hosted by Ivory Coast.
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This will be Zambia’s first appearance since 2015 and 18th overall appearance at the continental showpiece.
Klings Kangwa scored the third goal while Serge Aurier’s own goal started the Chipolopolo’s emphatic triumph at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Daka has so far scored 4 goals in 5 matches and he is Zambia’s top goalscorer in this campaign.
Only Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Victor Osihmen of Nigeria who have scored five each have managed more so far.
The 24 year old scored in both games against Côte D’Ivoire and also scored a brace against Lesotho away in Johannesburg.
He scored 5 goals in the last qualifiers for the 2021 AFCON as he emerged as joint top scorer with Nigeria’s Victor Osihmen despite missing match day 3 and 4 due to injury.
The Leicester City forward has scored 9 goals in his last 9 AFCON qualifying games.
He has 12 goals for Zambia.
