"Ivory Coast have announced their 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha involved for the first time in nearly two years. Head Coach Emerse Fae has recalled Zaha with the 33-year-old impressing for Major League Soccer club Charlotte this season while on loan from Galatasaray. Four Premier League players have been called up - Nottingham Forest's Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly, Wolves' Emmanuel Agbadou and Manchester United winger Amad Diallo."
"The competition kicks off on 21 December - when hosts Morocco take on Comoros - but Fifa has said clubs don't have to release players until 15 December, which is seven days later than the usual timing before major tournaments. The 24 teams have been split into six groups of four and the holders have been drawn into Group F alongside five-time winners Cameroon as well as Gabon and Mozambique."
Ivory Coast named a 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Wilfried Zaha recalled after nearly two years away from the national side. Zaha impressed for MLS club Charlotte while on loan from Galatasaray. The squad features four current Premier League players: Ibrahim Sangare, Willy Boly, Emmanuel Agbadou and Amad Diallo. Sunderland winger Simon Adingra was omitted despite a strong role in the 2023 tournament. Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand is listed as a standby option. The tournament begins on 21 December, and FIFA allows clubs to hold players until 15 December.
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