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Wilfried Zaha: Ivory Coast confident on international switch
- Updated: December 5, 2016
Zaha could play for Ivory Coast at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations
Ivory Coast are confident Wilfried Zaha will soon be part of their team, but new England boss Gareth Southgate has not given up on the forward.
Abidjan-born Zaha grew up in England and won two caps for the Three Lions, but because they were in friendly games he is allowed to switch allegiance.
“We have written to Fifa and expect Zaha’s switch to be approved,” said Ivorian FA vice-president Malick Tohe.
However, Southgate said: “We are still hopeful that we can speak to Wilf.”
In the past maybe England was the better option but now [Ivory Coast and England] are more or less the same
Malick Tohe.Ivorian FA vice-president
Southgate, who managed the Crystal …
