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​Zambian president congratulates Leicester striker Daka for Man Utd goal

Hakainde Hichilema, the president of Zambia, praised Leicester City forward Patson Daka after his goal against Manchester United.

Daka netted the fourth goal in a 4-2 Premier League win on Saturday for Leicester City against the Red Devils.

The 23-year-old got his first goal for Leicester since arriving from RB Salzburg in the summer.

Hichilema tweeted: "Patson Daka, job well done. Very proud of you as a country. Continue making Zambia proud."

Daka responded to the message, writing: "Thank you Your Excellency for the support".

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