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Afobe focused on Arsenal
- Updated: November 25, 2016
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe has shrugged off the confusion over his registration that prevented him from making his debut for the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this month.
The 23-year-old was born in Leyton and has represented England at U16 to U21 level, but qualifies to play for DR Congo through his parents.
As a result he was set to play in a World Cup Qualifier against Guinea and flew out to Africa for the game.
However, the English Football Association sent his paperwork to the neighbouring Republic of Congo instead and he was prevented from making his international debut.
Afobe bears no grudges, though, and does not want an apology from the FA as he refocuses on his career with …
