Nigeria include Rotherham United's Semi Ajayi in provisional squad

The utililty man has been named in a 25-strong party by coach Gernot Rohr.

The squad will take part in a training camp in Asaba from June 2-9 before a pre-tournament friendly against Senegal on June 16 in the Egyptian city of Ismaila.

Nigeria, who have won the Africa Cup of Nations three times, are in Group B alongside Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi.

The Super Eagles' opening match is against Burundi on 22 June at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria.

One of the Millers' strongest performers in the 2018/19 campaign, Ajayi received his first call-up last August.