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The rebirth of Ghana’s Jeffrey Schlupp
Upon becoming the Premier League champions in the 2015/16 season, Leicester City released the Ghanaian fullback to Crystal Palace. After months of playing second fiddle to many players, Schlupp has cemented his place in Palace’s midfield, courtesy of Roy Hodgson’s faith in the 26-year-old.
The Ivorian attack can give anyone a run for their money at AFCON 2019
All of Lyon’s Cornet, Crystal Palace’s Zaha and Nicolas Pepe of Lille wear the same national colors, that is the Elephants’ orange. How do you stop that kind of attack, if at all?
Where is the ceiling for Wilfried Zaha?
The 25-year-old Ivorian has become the most important force at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park and one of the most feared forwards in the English Premier League. With no major trophy to his name so far but only goals and countless dribbles, is it the climax of his career or is he developing into something more?