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Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of 2026 World Cup
Wilfried Zaha returns to bolster Ivory Coast's 26-player squad for the Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup preparations after a two-year absence.
- ABIDJAN, Dec 9 — Coach Emerse Faé recalled winger Wilfried Zaha in a 26-player squad as Ivory Coast prepares to defend the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- Having been dropped previously, Zaha's return followed coach Emerse Faé saying he had been talking with Zaha 'for several months' and cited 'experience and form' as reasons for recall.
- Zaha's international record shows he has 33 caps and five goals for Ivory Coast after playing two friendly games for England, with FIFA permission to switch eligibility.
- The Ivorians will begin on December 24 with a Group F clash against Mozambique in Marrakech as Faé recalled Zaha to bolster the attack for AFCON and World Cup preparations.
- After dismissing Jean-Louis Gasset, Ivory Coast promoted Emerse Faé, who said he had been talking with Zaha 'for several months' to bolster attack, dropping Adingra and Pepe, with Singo injured.
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The Independent (US)Wilfried Zaha handed surprise Ivory Coast recall ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Zaha won two England caps before switching international allegiance to the country of his birth
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The Straits TimesZaha gets surprise Ivory Coast recall for Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN, Dec 9 : Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast sprung a surprise on Tuesday with a recall to their squad for winger Wilfried Zaha, named in a 26-man selection for the finals in Morocco.The 33-year-old Zaha, who won two caps for England before switching international allegiance, has not
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Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of 2026 World Cup
Wilfried Zaha has been recalled by Ivory Coast after a two-year absence to help defend its Africa Cup of Nations title.
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