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Benik Tunani Afobe (born 12 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays for Al-Arabi as a striker. Born in England, he represented the DR Congo national team on six occasions between 2017 and 2018. Afobe signed a professional contract with Arsenal in February 2010, and was loaned to various clubs including Huddersfield Town, Reading, Bolton Wanderers, Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday and Milton Keynes Dons before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2015. A year later, he signed for Bournemouth for £10 million. After a season there, he returned on loan to former club Wolves the following season where he secured a £10 million transfer back to Molineux. However soon after, he joined Stoke City initially on loan before a permanent switch in January 2019. Afobe was part of the England squad that won the 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in May 2010.

Quick facts about Benik Afobe

  • Full name: Benik Afobe
  • Born: 1993-02-12
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q276208

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Who is Benik Afobe?

Benik Tunani Afobe (born 12 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays for Al-Arabi as a striker.

What nationality is Benik Afobe?

Benik Afobe is United Kingdom.

When was Benik Afobe born?

Benik Afobe was born on 1993-02-12.

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