Gyan, Pienaar, Abraham & Wanyama lead tributes as African football mourns Cheick Tiote
The great and good of African football took to social media on Monday to pay tribute to the late midfielder
The world of African football stood together in mourning on Monday in light of the tragic news that Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Cheick Tiote had passed away in China.
Only four months after joining Beijing Enterprises, the 30-year-old is understood to have died after collapsing during a training session.
Tiote, who was a Nations Cup winner with the Elephants in 2015, represented Anderlecht, Roda JC and FC Twente before joining Newcastle United in 2010.
He spent seven years with the Magpies before moving to the Far East in February.
Former teammates and opponents alike paid tributes to the tenacious operator, as the world of African football comes to terms with another significant loss.
Very devastating news, our thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and friends. RIP Tiote, you will always remain in our hearts.
Toutes mes condoléances à la famille de Cheick Tioté, décédé aujourd’hui à l’entraînement..
#Tiote May Allah grant him what his last wishes were: meet His Lord + Jannah ! Amin !
Brothers and sis lots of du’as
Quelle Triste nouvelle…
RIP Cheik Tiote
Rest in peace Tiote
My heart goes out to Cheick Tioté’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace #RS32
Ya akhi, narakum fi jannah inshallah.
I see you in heaven my brother #riphttps://www.instagram.com/p/BU9upGjlwgf/
Quelle triste nouvelle..R.I.P.
Dieu est grand
Really sad news. RIP Cheick Tiote
So sad to hear about the death of Cheick Tiote. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Very said to hear about the pass away of Cheik Tiote. May Allah grant you el Jannah
i Will always remember our challenge on the pitch
Completely devastated and saddened by the death of cheick tiote…why now Bro…Rest Well
RIP Cheick Tiote
Rest In Peace, Cheick Tioté, my condolences to his family and friends
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