Bournemouth forward Benik Afobe has pulled out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, 360 GP gathered.
The 23 years old was initially named in Florent Ibenge's 31-man shortlist for Democratic Republic of Congo.
The DR Congo media officer Gerard-Desire Angengwa revealed that "Afobe has forfeited from the tournament."
It was understood that there was no reason given for Afobe's withdrawal.
According to BBC, Benik told his manager Ibenge that he would like to stay at Bournemouth to help keep his place in the starting.
"The manager showed faith in me by starting me and I wanted to repay him with a goal, so I'm happy," Afobe told the club's official website.
"The goal was a great relief and a goal at a crucial time.
"The lads have been helping me a lot and I want to improve personally."
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