The forward of the Zambian national team, Patson Daka, starred in a moment of maximum tension during the closing of the match against Mali in the African Cup.
After scoring the tying goal in the final seconds of the match, the euphoria quickly turned into panic when the player decided to celebrate with a risky somersault that ended in the worst way.
While performing the maneuver, Daka lost control and suffered a spectacular fall that directly impacted his neck.
The severity of the impact was immediately evident, prompting the referee to abruptly stop play to request urgent medical attention.
He almost killed himself! Player put his life at risk to celebrate a goal
While his teammates and fans watched with anguish, the medical team entered the field to stabilize the footballer, who remained lying on the grass with clear signs of pain.
The celebration, which sought to seal a sporting feat, was on the verge of becoming a personal tragedy due to the danger of the movement.
Fortunately, after several minutes of uncertainty and a thorough check-up, the player managed to recover from the blow, avoiding an injury that could have been fatal or put an end to his professional career.
Although the scare ended without permanent consequences, the incident has reopened the debate about the limits of celebrations in football.
Surely, after putting his life at risk, Daka will think twice before attempting a similar stunt in the future.
Patson Daka, forward for Leicester and the Zambia national team, tried to celebrate his goal in the African Cup against Mali with a cartwheel. However, the trick did not go very well and now he will undergo tests to rule out a neck injury. You can’t believepic.twitter.com/eA0hEIM5Z4
— EL VAR CENTRAL (Andrés) (@ElVarCentral) December 22, 2025
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