Afobe: I had to be tough to leave Arsenal

The Bournemouth striker admits he wanted to make sure he never followed in the footsteps of other ex-Gunners players who ended up in relative obscurity
Benik Afobe says he had to show mental toughness to leave Arsenal for the Championship at the age of 21, and has credited Bournemouth boss Eddie Ho..

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Afobe: Wilshere "cried all the way home" after missing out on tournament award!

The Bournemouth striker, who spent over a decade at Arsenal with the midfielder, has opened up about the time when emotion got too much for his best friend in football
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe has revealed that Jack Wilshere “cried all the way home” after missing out on a player of the tourn..

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How Afobe"s AFCON boycott could pave the way for more African withdrawals

Benik Afobe and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have both turned their backs on their countries this week, but are more players set to follow their lead?
COMMENT The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is supposed to be the biggest showpiece in football on the continent, showcasing the talents of its best playe..

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Benik Afobe puts club before country in his bid to ripen with Cherries

Benik Afobe has rejected the chance to play at the African Nations Cup so he can fight for his long-term future at Bournemouth.
The former Arsenal striker has withdrawn from the DR Congo squad in a bid to consolidate his position with the Cherries.
Former England Under-21s forward Afobe switched allegiance to the Centr..

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