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Crystal Palace star Zaha commits to Ivory Coast

Wilfried Zaha has committed to the Ivory Coast national team.

The Crystal Palace winger will now play for the Elephants despite appearing twice for England.

The fact the 24-year-old only played in two friendlies means he is still eligible to represent his native country and he has now made the switch to the African nation.

Zaha was born in the Ivorian capital of Abidjan but moved to England when he was four.

Former Manchester united and Cardiff City man Zaha could now turn out for Michel Dussuyer's side for the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Guinea.

Ivory Coast meet Togo in Oyem on January 16 before taking on DR Congo and Morocco in Group C.

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