Gervinho dropped as Bony makes Cote d'Ivoire's provisional squad

Coach Ibrahim Kamara released his preliminary squad selection for next month's continental tournament on Wednesday

 

Parma forward Gervinho will not play at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations but Wilfried Bony has a chance to feature for the Elephants in Egypt after he was named in the 27-man provisional squad.
Lille star Nicolas Pepe, Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha and TottenhamHotspur defender Serge Aurier made the cut.
The former Arsenal star had a fine debut season with Parma where he scored 11 goals in 30 Serie A outings.