Gervinho helped Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015Gervinho says he was disappointed by his omission from Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations squad, but reiterated his commitment to the Elephants. Ivory Coast coach Ibrahim Kamara had refused to close the door on Gervinho insisting his decision has nothing to do with the player's age or form, but because he has plenty of familiar options at his disposal. Despite having played in five Nations Cup tournaments in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015, Gervinho, whose last appearance was against Morocco in November 2017, insists he has no plans to quit the national team. "I will always be ready and available when called upon to represent and defend our great nation Ivory Coast." Gervinho has 22 goals in 84 appearances for Ivory Coast and played for his country at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

Source: BBC June 10, 2019 15:33 UTC