AFCON defending champions Ivory Coast have named a provisional squad for tournament that kick’s off next month.

The Elephants have included Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha in their squad as well as Manchester United defender Eric Bailly.Zaha recently switched nationality despite being capped by England twice.

China based Gervinho is injured and will miss the tournament.

Head coach Michel Dussuyer has indicated that the squad will camp in Abu Dhabi from January 2-12  and will also face Sweden and Uganda in friendly matches.

Provisional squad