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Wilfried Zaha could be on the verge of making a surprise return to the Ivory Coast national team as the next international window approaches, following a resurgence in form with Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC. The 31-year-old winger, who last featured for the Elephants three years ago, has begun to regain sharpness and consistency […]
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Wilfried Zaha’s departure from Olympique Lyonnais in January has provided a much-needed financial reprieve for the club, despite the lack of significant sporting impact. The 32-year-old Ivorian winger had joined Lyon on loan from Galatasaray at the start of the season but struggled to make his mark within the squad. Zaha’s time at Lyon was […]
Jean-Michaël Seri has downplayed any possibility of Wilfried Zaha returning to the Ivory Coast national team, insisting that the focus has shifted entirely to the squad’s recent success. Zaha was notably absent from the Elephants’ victorious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign earlier this year, having been omitted from the squad by former coach Jean-Louis […]
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has defended his squad selection for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia, addressing the notable omissions of key players Seko Fofana and Wilfried Zaha. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Faé also justified the return of Sébastien Haller and Jean-Philippe Gbamin, as he aims […]
Ivorian attacker Wilfried Zaha says Charlotte FC “mean business” after what he labelled a statement win over Atlanta United. The former Crystal Palace attacker, who joined the MLS side on loan from Galatasaray, marked his debut in style, scoring in a 2-0 win for Dean Smith’s team in front of a huge crowd at Bank of America […]
Ivorian attacker, Wilfried Zaha has emerged as a target for Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. The former Manchester United and Crystal Palace winger is currently on loan at the French club, Olympique Lyon from Galatasaray. Since leaving Crystal Palace as a star player last year for Champions League football, Zaha has struggled to replicate his form. In Lyon’s colours, he has managed […]
Nigerian striker Gift Orban and Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha have been excluded from Pierre Sage’s squad for their crucial Europa League away fixture against Qarabağ on Thursday. The decision comes as Lyon, sitting ninth in the standings after a two-game winless streak, seeks to halt their slide. The Ligue 1 side recently suffered heartbreak in […]
Wilfried Zaha aims to rebuild at Crystal Palace and break into England squad Wilfried Zaha has joined Crystal Palace on loan this summer, seeking regular first-team football as he aims to revive his career and secure a place in the England national team. The Anglo-Ivorian forward, who belongs to Manchester United, sees this loan spell […]
