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.