ABIDJAN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast sprung a surprise on Tuesday with a recall to their squad for winger Wilfried Zaha, named in a 26-man selection for the finals in Morocco.

The 33-year-old Zaha, who won two caps for England before switching international allegiance, has not played for the Ivorians for three years, having been dropped ahead of the last Cup of Nations which the Ivorians won at home.