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Afcon 2021: Ivory Coast recall Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been included in the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon.

Last month doubt was cast over the 29-year-old's international future after he reportedly asked not to be included for November's World Cup qualifiers.

However, Palace manager Patrick Vieira insisted that Zaha wanted to continue to play for the Elephants.

While Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is also in the 28-man squad, there is no place for his young club-mate Amad Diallo.

Diallo, 19, has played just once this season for United - in their 1-1 draw with Young Boys of Switzerland in a Champions League group stage match on 8 December.