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Benik Afobe named in DR Congo preliminary squad for Africa Cup of Nations
- Updated: December 23, 2016
Benik Afobe is yet to make his debut for the DR Congo
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe has been named in the DR Congo’s provisional squad for January’s Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
The 23-year-old former England Under-21 international decided to switch allegiances to DR Congo in March but is yet to make his debut for them.
He qualifies to play for the Leopards through his parents.
Afobe is one of eight England-based players in coach Florent Ibenge’s 31-man squad.
Other stars from England includes Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba, Hull City striker Dieumerci Mbokani, Gabriel Zakuani of Northampton Town, Norwich City’s Youssouf Mulumbu, Birmingam City midfielder Jacques Maghoma, Charlton’s Jordan Botaka and Neeskens Kebano of Fulham.
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has been omitted following his recent …
