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Afobe pulls out of AFCON squad
- Updated: January 2, 2017
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe has turned down the chance to represent Congo at the African Cup of Nations, the Congolese Football Federation has confirmed.
Despite switching his allegiance from England to the Democratic Republic of Congo two months ago, the 23-year old has chosen to stay at home and continue the Cherries’ Premier League campaign.
The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) failed to offer a reason for Afobe’s withdrawal from the 31-man preliminary squad who are currently preparing for the tournament in Yaounde, Cameroon.
“Afobe has forfeited from the tournament,” said media officer Gerard-Desire Angengwa.
Recent reports have …
