Not very often do we see a well-known Premier League striker teaming up with a popular musician. But that’s exactly what Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha did with rapper Stormzy, as they agreed to buy non-league, ninth-tier club AFC Croydon.The pair, born and raised in South London, is part of a three-person consortium alongside former Palace head of player care Danny Young.May the journey begin 🤞🏿@afccroydonath @stormzy pic.twitter.com/yLfYnulMA5— Wilfried Zaha (@wilfriedzaha) June 27, 2023 Announcing the agreement, the club said: “The consortium will own, operate and develop their childhood hometown football club.”They added: “Whilst completion is subject to legislative and governance procedures, the three consortium members are excited about developing a community asset in the borough that gave them their own opportunities.”They hope to take the entire community on this exciting journey with them.”AFC Croydon were founded in 2012 after Croydon Athletic folded.##NAJAVA_MECA_7342395##Zaha, 30, who was born in the Ivory Coast, is heavily involved in community projects and also runs the WZ Academy.He began his career at Crystal Palace before joining Manchester United in 2013.After a spell on loan at Cardiff, he re-joined Palace on a season-long loan in August 2014, which was made permanent in February 2015.He won’t change colours, but life and career – entirely! Barca is tempting ZahaZaha won two England caps before switching his footballing allegiance to the Ivory Coast and going on to win 31 caps for his country of birth.He has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park when his contract expires at the end of the month, amid interest from Saudi Arabia.Zaha x Stormzy Wilfried Zaha and Stormzy are part of a three-man consortium that has agreed a deal to takeover non-league side AFC Croydon. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hQiGdcgEb9— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 27, 2023 Following the announcement by the non-league club, he tweeted: “May the journey begin.”Stormzy – whose real name is Michael Owuo Jr – has had three number-one albums and won three Brit awards.The 29-year-old musician, who is a Manchester United fan, was England’s manager at Soccer Aid 2023.
