Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp were in action for Crystal Palace in their narrow 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Ayew started the game and was replaced on the hour mark while Schlupp lasted the entire duration at the City Ground.
Zaha missed a golden opportunity to put the visitors ahead after missing a penalty in the 41st minute.
Gibbs-White scored the only goal of the game in the second half to hand the home team crucial three points.
Victory lifts Forest off the foot of the table as they climb two places to 18th, while Palace remain 11th after only a second defeat in seven league games.