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Kolo Toure and Ivory Coast squad attend funeral of former Newcastle star Cheick Tiote

Daily Mail | June 18, 2017

Related Topics: Ivory Coast, Kolo Touré, Funeral, Wilfried Bony, Newcastle United F.C.

Former Ivory Coast team-mates of Cheick Tiote have attended his funeral service in the country's capital of Abidjan.

The former Newcastle United midfielder passed away earlier this month after suffering a heart attack during a training session with his Chinese club Beijing Enterprise.

Members of the Ivory Coast squad were present, including former international Kolo Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou.

The funeral of former Newcastle and Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote has taken place
The funeral of former Newcastle and Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote has taken place
Former team-mate Kolo Toure was among those who attended the service
Former team-mate Kolo Toure was among those who attended the service
The ex-Liverpool defender was joined by members of the Ivory Coast squad
The ex-Liverpool defender was joined by members of the Ivory Coast squad
Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry pays tribute to the late Tiote as he walks past his coffin
Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry pays tribute to the late Tiote as he walks past his coffin
Members of the public sing and dance ahead of the ceremony for the 30-year-old
Members of the public sing and dance ahead of the ceremony for the 30-year-old

Tiote left Newcastle in February after nearly seven years at St James' Park, during which time he made 156 appearances and scored one goal.

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