Former Chelsea right-back John Mikel Obi has been recalled to the Nigerian provisional squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations that is to be staged in Egypt from June.
The 32-year-old who currently plays for Championship side Middlesbrough has not played for the Super Eagles since he captained them at last year’s World Cup in Russia.
Also returning to the squad is Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, despite poor form for his club and his national team which has had him questioned over his commitment on the national team.
Iheanacho is still searching for his first international goal since scoring against Argentina in November 2017 and was the subject of strong criticism from Rohr earlier this year.
The majority of the squad that featured on the global stage in Russia are named in Rohr’s team which will be trimmed to 23 after a warm-up game against Zimbabwe on 8 June.
They include the likes of Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Chelsea’s Kenneth Omeruo, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi, Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo and Brighton defender Leon Balogun.
Others are in-form Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze and fellow under-17 World Cup winner Victor Osimhen are both included and will also be looking to make their first tournament appearances at senior level.
However, six players including Al Ahly striker Junior Ajayi and Russia-based Bryan Idowu have been placed on the standby list.
The squad will take part in a training camp in Asaba from 2-9 June, before heading to the Egyptian city of Ismailia for a pre-tournament friendly against Senegal on 16 June.
The three-time champions will play in Group B at the Nations Cup, alongside Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi where they are predicted to be the best side and to qualify to the next stage.
The Super Eagles opening match will be against Burundi on 22 June at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria.