Wilfried Bony Helps Carry Ex-Newcastle Star Cheick Tiote’s Coffin As Body Arrives Abidjan For Funeral +(Pictures)

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The former Newcastle star Cheick Tiote who died at the age of 30 during a training session in Chinese club Beijing Enterprises due to cardiac arrest has been brought home for funeral arrangements.
Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony was just one of Tiote’s former Ivory Coast teammates who helped carry the coffin when it arrived at Abidjan airport.

Hundreds of mourners were also in attendance to begin their farewells, including former Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, ex-Arsenal forward Gervinho and one-time Paris Saint-Germain star Siaka Tiene.

Magpies fans have now launched a petition to retire his No.24 shirt following 156 appearances on Tyneside.And ex-Chelsea star Didier Drogba dedicated his first goal for new club Phoenix Rising to Tiote’s memory.

Wilfried Bony helped carry the coffin as it arrived at Abidjan airport

Cheick Tiote's body has arrived back in Ivory Coast

A memorial service has already been held in Beijing
Tiote tragically passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest

The tragedy occurred during a training session at Beijing Enterprises
Tiote was just 30 years old and many are mourning his death

Bony was joined by the likes of Kolo Toure and Gervinho

A private funeral will be held soon for close friends and family

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