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Cedric Bakambu appears to denounce Ibenge claims with cryptic tweet

Cedric Bakambu posted a cryptic tweet on Wednesday that appeared to denounce Florent Ibenge's explanation for the hitman's absence from the Democratic Republic of Congo squad ahead of next month's international break.

Beijin Guoan forward Bakambu was a surprise omission from the Leopards squad that will take on Liberia in their second Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on September 9.

When questioned by KweséESPN on Tuesday, DRC coach Ibenge explained that Bakambu's was due to him not having a passport, meaning that the player couldn't be administratively cleared to travel.

"I called up him but he doesn't have a passport," Ibenge began.