A former Ivory Coast and Newcastle player, Chieck Tiote, has died in China. Tiote collapsed during a training session with his Chinese second division side, Beijing Enterprises, and was rushed to a local Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
30 year old Tiote, was with Newcastle United of England for more than six years and scored a stunning volley in a remarkable 4 - 4 comeback against Arsenal during a Premiership match. He moved to China during the 2017 January transfer window in a protracted deal to join other start such as Oscar, Odion Ighalo, Tevez and Hulk, among others.
FIFA has already confirmed the death of the player via a tweet which reads: “Our sincere condolences to the family, friends & team-mates of Cheick Tiote, who passed away today in China, aged just 30. Rest in peace”.
We at Vigil360, join the football world in praying for the repose of the soul of the young player.
