BENIK Afobe has been international clearance by DR Congo and will be free to represent Cherries against Hull City on Saturday.

The 23-year-old striker has not featured for the Vitality Stadium side since the 3-0 win at Swansea City at the end of December.

Afobe missed the 3-3 draw against former club Arsenal and the FA Cup defeat to Millwall.

He had been called up to the Leopards' African Cup of Nations squad but subsequently pulled out to focus on his club commitments.

And having received clearance from DR Congo, Afobe is available for the Premier League trip to Hull.