Tag: Wilfried Zaha

WHY ZAHA SNUBBED IVORY COAST SQUAD

  Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has revealed why he failed to join up with the Ivory Coast national team for the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar. Zaha was part of the 26-man squad named by manager Patrice Beaumelle for the two games with Madagascar and the player was expected to

Roy Hodgson Blames Himself For Wilfried Zaha’s Decision To Switch Allegiance

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has taken the blame for being unable to persuade Wilfried Zaha to prolong his international career with England. The 25-year-old switched his allegiance to the Ivory Coast a couple of years ago after failing to earn a Three Lions call-up since 2013, where he appeared in two non-competitive matches. In

Zaha opens up about journey to England

Crystal Palace midfielder Wilfried Zaha has opened up on his life coming to England with his family as a refugee from the Ivory Coast at aged 4 where he struggled at first before settling down and then on his recent emotional journey back home in a documentary for Palace TV.7 The programme entitled Wilfried Zaha