Ivory Coast have announced their 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as Wilfried Zaha returns after nearly two years out.
Head Coach Emerse Fae recalled the 33-year-old after impressing for Major League Soccer club Charlotte this season 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.
Sunderland winger Simon Adingra is a surprise omission from the squad after playing a key role when Ivory Coast won the title in 2023.
The competition kicks off on 21 December – when hosts Morocco take on Comoros.
