Wilfred Zaha has been hailed for saving lives in his native Ivory Coast.

The Crystal Palace star, 27, was praised for offering free accommodation to NHS frontline staff battling the coronavirus crisis in 50 apartments across London.

But back in his home country, his self-titled charity and Tomorrow Hope orphanage - both of which are funded by ten per cent of his £130,000 weekly wage - are doing laudable work too.

The Wilfried Zaha Foundation normally helps the elderly in remote parts of the country, aids women who have lost their partners get back on their feet and teaches basic skills to disadvantaged youths.

But during the Covid-19 outbreak, it is helping as many people as possible get by after shops and schools were closed during the country’s current lockdown.

Trucks stocked with £60,000 worth of essentials including rice, tomatoes, cooking oil, soap and clothes have been distributing them for free to those in need across the country over the last month.

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