Cheick Tioté

Born in Yamoussoukro, Tioté started out playing barefoot street football at the age of 10, not owning a pair of boots until he was 15.[http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-midfield-dynamo-Cheik-Tiote-never-owned-a-pair-of-football-boots-until-he-was-15-years-old-article652823.html Newcastle midfield dynamo Cheik Tiote never owned a pair of football boots until he was 15-years-old – News] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221111425/http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Newcastle-midfield-dynamo-Cheik-Tiote-never-owned-a-pair-of-football-boots-until-he-was-15-years-old-article652823.html |date=21 December 2010 }}. MirrorFootball.co.uk (17 December 2010). Retrieved on 6 June 2011. He played youth football for Ivorian minor league side FC Bibo.

In an interview with the Evening Chronicle, Tioté said he had nine brothers and sisters. Growing up in Abidjan, he gave up his studies at a young age. He stated that "football has always been the biggest thing to me ... I knew what I wanted to do and made sure that this was going to be my life. But I worked and worked and worked for it and it is because of that hard work that I have managed to make it."{{cite news|title=Cheik's gunning for his big hero|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cheiks-gunning-big-hero-1423259|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Mark|last=Douglas|date=28 November 2010|access-date=23 March 2017}}

In 2005, he was scouted by Belgian club Anderlecht and signed a three-year contract with the club.{{cite news|title=Mbo Mpenza niet gelukkig op Anderlecht|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/ghkd7d5g|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=11 March 2005|access-date=22 March 2017}} After spending months at the club's reserve, he made his debut for Anderlecht in a Belgian Cup match which they lost to Geel after Tioté missed his penalty.{{cite news|title=Tweedeklasser Geel wipt Anderlecht|url=http://www.standaard.be/cnt/b284269051110|publisher=De Standaard|language=nl|date=11 November 2005|access-date=22 March 2017}} The following month, Tioté made his UEFA Champions League debut, where he made his first start in Matchday 6 Group Stage, in a 1–0 loss against Real Betis.{{cite news|title=Kompany bezorgt Anderlecht eerste punten in Champions League|url=http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf06122005_064|publisher=De Standaard|language=nl|date=6 December 2005|access-date=22 March 2017}} It was not until 18 March 2006 that he made his league debut for the club, coming on as a late substitute, in a 4–0 win over Beveren.{{cite news|title=Anderlecht houdt geslaagde generale|url=http://www.standaard.be/cnt/gacpoo32|publisher=De Standaard|language=nl|date=20 March 2006|access-date=22 March 2017}} After making another league appearance, Tioté went on to make four appearances in all competitions in the 2005–06 season. The following season saw Tioté make three appearances in all competitions, due to spending most of the season with injuries.{{cite news|title=Groen licht voor De Man|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gnc12ljs3_1|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=4 October 2006|access-date=22 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Lambrecht zoekt al alternatief voor Muslin|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gtn14e2ep|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=14 November 2006|access-date=22 March 2017}}

In the 2007–08 season, he played on loan for Roda JC on a season-long loan deal,[http://www.footmercato.net/Cheik-Tiote-13398_j.html Footmercato Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103231738/http://www.footmercato.net/Cheik-Tiote-13398_j.html |date=3 January 2010 }}. Footmercato.net. Retrieved on 6 June 2011. where he played alongside his countryman Sekou Cissé.{{cite news|title=Anderlecht-talenten Lamah en Tioté op huurbasis bij Roda JC|url=http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/9090/Voetbal/article/detail/33796/2007/08/02/Anderlecht-talenten-Lamah-en-Tiote-op-huurbasis-bij-Roda-JC.dhtml|publisher=HLN.be|language=nl|date=2 August 2007|access-date=22 March 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322192337/http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/9090/Voetbal/article/detail/33796/2007/08/02/Anderlecht-talenten-Lamah-en-Tiote-op-huurbasis-bij-Roda-JC.dhtml|archive-date=22 March 2017}} After making his first start on his Roda JC debut, in a 5–3 win over VVV-Venlo on 2 September 2007, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–1 loss against Feyenoord.{{cite news|title=De Guzman loodst Feyenoord langs Roda|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/de-guzman-loodst-feyenoord-langs-roda.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=16 September 2007|access-date=22 March 2017}} Since making an impact at Roda JC, he became the club's fan favourite there.{{cite news|title='Er zijn al genoeg loze beloften gedaan'|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/gd1qfnfd|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=19 April 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}} On 27 December 2007 he scored his second Roda JC goal, in a 1–0 win over Heerenveen.{{cite news|title=Roda klopt Heerenveen dankzij vroege goal|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/roda-klopt-heerenveen-dankzij-vroege-goal.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=27 December 2007|access-date=22 March 2017}} On 4 April 2008, however, Tioté was sent off in the 33rd minute, in a 2–0 loss against NEC, which turns out to be his last appearance.{{cite news|title=Hectische minuut bezorgt NEC kostbare zege op Roda|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/hectische-minuut-bezorgt-nec-kostbare-zege-op-roda.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=4 April 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}} After serving two match suspension for the rest of the season, he went on to make thirty appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Roda JC accepteert schorsing Tioté met tegenzin|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/roda-jc-accepteert-schorsing-tiot-met-tegenzin.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=7 April 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}}

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At the end of the season, Roda JC expressed interest in signing Tioté, along with Cercle Brugge.{{cite news|title=Cercle volgt Tioté|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/kr1rp3f2_1|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=8 May 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Roda wil Tioté en De Man|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/sd1skvr5_1|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=6 June 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}} Eventually, on 12 June 2008, Tioté signed for Dutch Eredivisie side Twente for a fee reported to be around €750,000, signing a four-year contract, with an option for another year.{{cite news|title=Tioté is van FC Twente na fiat van Anderlecht|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/tiot-is-van-fc-twente-na-fiat-van-anderlecht.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=11 June 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2008/06/cheick-tiote-naar-fc-twente/|title=Cheick Tioté|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=12 June 2008|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322212804/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2008/06/cheick-tiote-naar-fc-twente/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} Upon joining the club, Tioté said he doubted of having first team football at Anderlecht should he have stayed.{{cite news|title=Tioté voelt zich 'een beetje gebruikt' door Anderlecht|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/tiot-voelt-zich-een-beetje-gebruikt-door-anderlecht.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=7 January 2009|access-date=22 March 2017}}

Tioté made his competitive debut for the club on 13 August 2008, in a UEFA Champions League qualification round, in a 2–0 loss against Arsenal.{{cite news|title=Gunners sink McClaren's men|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/twente-vs-arsenal/report/1720|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 August 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}} Weeks later, on 30 August 2008, he made his league debut, making his first start, in a 1–1 draw against Roda JC in the opening game of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2008/08/boschker-ontbreekt-tegen-roda-jc/|title=Boschker ontbreekt tegen Roda JC|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=27 August 2008|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322213727/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2008/08/boschker-ontbreekt-tegen-roda-jc/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} However, in a match against Feyenoord on 18 April 2009, he was sent off after a second bookable offence, which saw Twente lose 1–0.{{cite news|title=Feyenoord is FC Twente in stevig duel de baas|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/feyenoord-is-fc-twente-in-stevig-duel-de-baas.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=18 April 2009|access-date=22 March 2017}} After returning to the first team from suspension, Tioté played the whole game in the final of KNVB Cup against Heerenveen, but lost out in the penalty-shootout after the game played 120 minutes, drawing 2–2.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/05/fc-twente-verliest-knvb-bekerfinale/|title=FC Twente verliest KNVB-bekerfinale|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=17 May 2009|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322215752/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/05/fc-twente-verliest-knvb-bekerfinale/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} Despite this, Tioté established himself in the first team in his first season, as he made forty-one appearances in all competitions.

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Ahead of his second season at the club, Tioté was linked a move away from Twente, with French clubs expressing interest in signing him.{{cite news|title=Tioté in belangstelling van Franse topclubs'|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/tiot-in-belangstelling-van-franse-topclubs.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=1 May 2009|access-date=22 March 2017}} After staying at the club throughout the summer, Tioté continued to be a first team regular and was sent-off on 20 September 2009, in a 3–2 win over Utrecht after a second bookable offence.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/09/fc-twente-thuis-langs-fc-utrecht/|title=FC Twente thuis langs FC Utrecht|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=22 September 2009|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322222307/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/09/bekertoernooi-belangrijk/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} On 10 April 2010, Tioté then scored his first goal for Twente, in a 2–0 win over Heerenveen.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/04/fc-twente-verslaat-heerenveen-2/|title=FC Twente verslaat Heerenveen|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=10 April 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322224301/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/04/fc-twente-verslaat-heerenveen-2/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} After receiving a yellow card during a 1–0 loss against AZ Alkmaar on 13 April 2010, Tioté served a one match suspension for this.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/04/fc-twente-verliest-van-az/|title=FC Twente verliest van AZ Alkmaar|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=13 April 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322224625/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/04/fc-twente-verliest-van-az/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/04/we-moeten-karakter-tonen/|title=FC Twente verliest van AZ|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=16 April 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322224658/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/04/we-moeten-karakter-tonen/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} Tioté made his return from suspension in the last game of the season, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–0 win over NAC Breda to win the club's first ever league title.{{cite news|title=FC Twente is eindelijk de beste|url=http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4324/Nieuws/article/detail/1106552/2010/05/02/FC-Twente-is-eindelijk-de-beste.dhtml|newspaper=Trouw|language=nl|date=2 May 2010|access-date=22 March 2017}} He also featured in the Europa League and Champions League, as he made forty-two appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

During his two years time at Twente, he gained his reputation for being a determined and resilient midfielder with a keen eye for a pass, making fifty-eight league appearances scoring one goal with fourteen assists. Following his performance in the World Cup, Tioté further attracted interests from clubs, including Birmingham City,{{cite news|title=Vertrek Tioté bij FC Twente dreigt na goed WK|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/vertrek-tiote-bij-fc-twente-dreigt-na-goed-wk.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=28 June 2010|access-date=22 March 2017}} but newly appointed manager Michel Preud'homme insisted on keeping him at the club.{{cite news|title=Preud'homme wil verder met 'belangrijke' Tioté|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/preudhomme-wil-verder-met-belangrijke-tiote.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=19 July 2010|access-date=22 March 2017}} In the 2010–11 season, he went on to make two appearances, before signing for Newcastle United.

On 26 August 2010, Tioté joined English Premier League side Newcastle United for a fee of £3.5 million, after he was granted a work permit.{{cite news|title=Newcastle set to sign FC Twente midfielder Cheick Tiote|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8935006.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=22 August 2010|access-date=23 August 2010}} Upon joining the club, Tioté spoke to the local newspaper, the Evening Chronicle, about the move, saying: "It's a great thrill for me to be joining such a famous club as Newcastle United."{{cite news|title=Cheik Tiote waiting for Newcastle United bow|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cheik-tiote-waiting-newcastle-united-1419066|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=27 August 2010|access-date=23 March 2017}} He was given the number 24 shirt.{{cite news|title=Cheick Tiote's Magpies shirt number revealed|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cheick-tiotes-magpies-shirt-number-1419668|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=9 September 2010|access-date=23 March 2017}}

He made his debut on 18 September against Everton at Goodison Park. He completed all of his 64 passes, made two interceptions, completed all five of his attempted tackles, and his only shot was on target.{{cite news|title=Everton 0–1 Newcastle|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9004742.stm|work=BBC Sport|first=Phil|last=McNulty|author-link=Phil McNulty|date=18 September 2010|access-date=18 September 2010}} Tioté quickly became a favourite among supporters.{{cite news|title=Cheik Tiote delighted he chose to join NUFC|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cheik-tiote-delighted-chose-join-1422205|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=4 November 2010|access-date=23 March 2017}} On 8 January 2011, he was sent off during Newcastle's third round FA Cup match against Stevenage.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9341905.stm|title=Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle|work=BBC Sport|first=Paul|last=Fletcher|date=8 January 2011|access-date=15 February 2017}} Newcastle attempted to appeal the decision,{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/8250442/Newcastle-appeal-Cheik-Tiote-red-card-against-Stevenage.html|title=Newcastle appeal Cheik Tiote red card against Stevenage|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Rob|last=Stewart|date=10 January 2011|access-date=15 February 2017}} but the FA decided to uphold it, and Tioté was suspended for three matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/cheik-tiote-red-card-appeal-rejected-2181808.html|title=Cheik Tiote red card appeal rejected|work=The Independent|date=11 January 2011|access-date=15 February 2017}} On 5 February, Tioté scored his first and what was to be his only goal for the club, a 25-yard volley for the late equaliser in a 4–4 draw against Arsenal after Newcastle had trailed 4–0 at half time.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9384154.stm|title=Newcastle 4–4 Arsenal|work=BBC Sport|first=Paul|last=Fletcher|date=5 February 2011|access-date=15 February 2017}} On 25 February 2011, Newcastle announced that Tioté had signed a new six-and-a-half-year contract to show his commitment to the club, keeping him at Newcastle until 2017. Upon signing his new deal, Tioté said: "The experience of playing in the Premier League has been better than I ever hoped it could be. This is a great club and the fans have been brilliant – I have never known support like it."{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/9407235.stm|work=BBC Sport | title=Tiote signs new deal at Newcastle|date=25 February 2011|access-date=15 February 2017}} Despite setback from suspensions, he made 28 appearances and scored once in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Smith's in the frame for Wanderers: Hughton|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/smiths-frame-wanderers-hughton-1422864|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=19 November 2010|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Ferguson and Guthrie are set to face Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ferguson-guthrie-set-face-wolves-1397224|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=1 April 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Alan Pardew: Cheick Tiote misses Chelsea match|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/pardew-cheick-tiote-misses-chelsea-1399214|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Mark|last=Douglas|date=13 May 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}}

In the 2011–12 season, Tioté started the season well for the club when he set up two goals in two matches between 17 and 24 September 2011, against Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers, which resulted in a draw and a win respectively.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Aston Villa 1 – 1 Newcastle United|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/aston-villa-1-newcastle-united-1404456|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Mark|last=Douglas|date=18 September 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 3–1 Blackburn Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/14958133.stm|work=BBC Sport|first=Emlyn|last=Begley|date=24 September 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}} However, during a 1–0 win over Wigan Athletic on 22 October, he suffered a broken nose and knee injury that resulted him out for two months.{{cite news|title=Injury problems mount up ahead of Blackburn Rovers clash|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/injury-problems-mount-up-ahead-1406196|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=25 October 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}} He returned on 17 December, playing 82 minutes before being substituted in a 0–0 draw against Swansea City.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Newcastle United 0–0 Swansea City|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/newcastle-united-0-swansea-city-1408439|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Mark|last=Douglas|date=18 December 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}} After the end of the African Cup of Nations, Tioté returned to the first team, where he set up one of the goals, in a 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 25 February 2012.{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 2–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17093384|work=BBC Sport|first=Phil|last=Dawkes|date=25 February 2012|access-date=23 March 2017}} As the 2011–12 season progressed, he went on to make 24 appearances in all competitions.

After two seasons at Newcastle, Tioté picked up 25 yellow cards from 50 league games, a return of one yellow card every two games, but only received one sending off, against local rivals Sunderland. He was sent off in Newcastle's 1–1 draw at the Stadium of Light on 21 October 2012, for a late challenge on Steven Fletcher.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19939557|title=Sunderland 1–1 Newcastle|work=BBC Sport|first=Phil|last=McNulty|author-link=Phil McNulty|date=21 October 2012|access-date=15 February 2017}} In a 1–0 win against Queens Park Rangers on 22 December, Tioté received a yellow card, picking up his fifth booking of the season and resulting in him being suspended for one match.{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 1–0 Queens Park Rangers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20738242|work=BBC Sport|first=Marc|last=Higginson|date=22 December 2012|access-date=23 March 2017}} However, throughout the 2012–13 season, Tioté suffered a setback, due to international commitment on two occasions and injury.{{cite news|title=Cheick Tiote out – but Gael Bigirimana backed to step up|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cheick-tiote-out---gael-1371121|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=14 September 2012|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Magpies can cope without Cheick Tiote – Alan Pardew|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/magpies-can-cope-without-cheick-1350591|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=5 January 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Davide Santon and Cheick Tiote ruled out of Manchester City clash|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/davide-santon-cheick-tiote-ruled-2065417|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=28 March 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}} Despite this, he went on to make 31 appearances in all competitions in the 2012–13 season.

In the 2013–14 season, Tioté captained Newcastle for the first time, replacing Fabricio Coloccini and Yohan Cabaye, both ruled out by injury, and performed well in a 2–2 draw on 19 October 2013.{{cite news|title=Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24504079|work=BBC Sport|first=Mandeep|last=Sanghera|date=19 October 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}} Following the match, his role as captain was praised by manager Alan Pardew, who wanted him to captain another match.{{cite news|title=Alan Pardew praises Cheick Tiote for leading by example|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alan-pardew-praises-cheick-tiote-6211407|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Neil|last=Cameron|date=24 October 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}} On 12 January 2014, and with Newcastle trailing 1–0 at home to Manchester City, Tioté had a goal controversially disallowed,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25609826|title=Newcastle United 0–2 Manchester City|first=Mike|last=Henson|work=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2014|access-date=15 February 2017}} when referee Mike Jones ruled that Yoan Gouffran had blocked the goalkeeper's view from an offside position, and pundits criticised the decision to disallow the goal.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/15125/9113218/newcastle-0-2-man-city-cheick-tiote-goal-was-wrongly-disallowed|title=Newcastle 0–2 Man City: Cheick Tiote 'goal' was wrongly disallowed|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 January 2014|access-date=15 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cheick-tiotes-disallowed-goal-against-3015438|title=Cheick Tiote's disallowed goal against Man City should have stood, says former ref Mark Halsey|work=The Daily Mirror|first=Liam|last=Prenderville|date=12 January 2014|access-date=15 February 2017}} Later that month, Cabaye left the club to join Paris Saint-Germain, thus disrupting the successful partnership between the two men. As a result, his form suffered, with replacement Dan Gosling not up to the preferred standard. However, Tioté was given the captain's armband in the absence of Coloccini, who had suffered a knee injury against West Bromwich Albion.{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/04/03/cheick-tiote-newcastle-is-like-a-family-its-the-sort-of-club-you-want-to-stay-at-4686827/|title=Cheick Tiote: Newcastle is like a family – it's the sort of club you want to stay at|publisher=Metro|first=Matthew|last=Nash|date=3 April 2014|access-date=15 February 2017}} By the end of the 2013–14 season, Tioté had made 36 appearances in all competitions.

A hamstring injury meant that Tioté started the following season later than his teammates; it would be in September that he finally made his first appearance, against Hull City, in which he set up one of the goals, in a 2–2 draw.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29187314|title=Newcastle United 2–2 Hull City|work=BBC Sport|first=Chris|last=Bevan|date=20 September 2014|access-date=15 February 2017}} He would go on to make eleven more appearances in the league, before going on international duty for the 2015 African Cup of Nations. He sustained a knee injury, and had to have surgery on it, ruling him out for the rest of the season.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31647059|title=Cheick Tiote: Midfielder's season looks over after surgery|work=BBC Sport|date=27 February 2015|access-date=15 February 2017}} This came as a blow for the player; he had stated to Ivorian press that he wanted to leave Newcastle. He had been previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester United,{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/08/22/arsenal-set-to-swoop-for-newcastles-cheick-tiote-in-bid-to-bolster-squad-545143/|title=Arsenal set to swoop for Newcastle's Cheick Tiote in bid to bolster squad|publisher=Metro|first=Hannah|last=Duncan|date=22 August 2012|access-date=15 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/15/manchester-united-eye-january-move-for-newcastle-star-cheick-tiote-4147277/|title=Manchester United eye January move for Newcastle star Cheick Tiote|publisher=Metro|first=Jamie|last=Sanderson|date=22 August 2012|access-date=15 February 2017}} and admitted there had been contacts for him from Arsenal and an unnamed Russian club.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/11132861/Cheick-Tiote-I-want-to-leave-Newcastle-United.html|title=Cheick Tiote: I want to leave Newcastle United|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=1 October 2014|access-date=15 February 2017}}

In the 2015–16 season, Tioté made 20 league appearances, firstly under Steve McClaren, and then under Rafael Benítez.{{cite news|title=It's time for Cheick Tiote to leave Newcastle United to find his last paycheck elsewhere|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/its-time-cheick-tiote-leave-11841145|work=Evening Chronicle|first=John|last=Gibson|date=4 September 2016|access-date=23 March 2017}} Despite this, he could not displace the midfield pairing of Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum, and often played in positions not suited to him. On 6 February 2016, against West Bromwich Albion, Tioté had another goal disallowed in similar circumstances to the one two years earlier.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35447662|title=Newcastle United 1–0 West Bromwich Albion|work=BBC Sport|first=Saj|last=Chowdhury|date=6 February 2016|access-date=16 August 2023}} This time, referee Lee Mason ruled that Aleksandar Mitrović had blocked the goalkeeper's view from an offside position, but the decision did not cost the team, as Mitrović would score the winner a few minutes later.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/10157960/newcastle-1-0-west-brom|title=Newcastle 1–0 West Brom: Aleksandar Mitrovic earns Magpies win|publisher=Sky Sports|first=Patrick|last=Surlis|date=6 February 2016|access-date=16 August 2023}} The following summer saw Tioté linked with moves to Turkey and China, but nothing came to fruition. Benítez decided to keep him on as a squad player, and he fell further down the pecking order with Jonjo Shelvey, Jack Colback and Isaac Hayden all starting ahead of him.{{cite news|title=What is happening with Cheick Tiote? Benitez on the Ivorian's future after transfer window shuts|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-happening-cheick-tiote-benitez-12088376|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Mark|last=Douglas|date=28 October 2016|access-date=23 March 2017}} He made three more appearances for the club – once in the league, in a 1–1 draw with Aston Villa,{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37392374|title=Newcastle United 1–1 Aston Villa|work=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2016|access-date=15 February 2017}} and twice in the FA Cup, in both third round ties against Birmingham City.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38474607|title=Birmingham City 1–1 Newcastle United|work=BBC Sport|first=Ged|last=Scott|date=7 January 2017|access-date=15 February 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38579227|title=Newcastle United 3–1 Birmingham|work=BBC Sport|first=Jack|last=Skelton|date=18 January 2017|access-date=15 February 2017}}

On 9 February 2017, Tioté joined China League One side Beijing Enterprises Group for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38899464|title=Cheick Tiote: Newcastle midfielder joins Chinese second division side|work=BBC Sport|date=9 February 2017|access-date=11 February 2017}} Tioté made his Beijing Enterprises Group debut, in the opening game of the season, playing the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against Qingdao Huanghai.{{cite news|title=黄海2–1北控迎开门红 主帅:遵循上赛季风格体系|url=http://sports.sohu.com/20170311/n483040016.shtml|publisher=Sports Sohu|language=zh|date=11 March 2017|access-date=23 March 2017}} He appeared in 11 of 12 matches for the club until his last match on 3 June against Baoding Yingli ETS with a 4–2 win.{{cite news|title=北控外援蒂奥特意外猝死 31岁今年2月才刚加盟|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2017-06-05/doc-ifyfuzny3378442.shtml|publisher=Sports Sina|language=zh|date=5 June 2017|access-date= 5 June 2017}}

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On 23 March 2009, Tioté was called up for the first time by the Ivory Coast, but did not play.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/03/cheick-tiote-bij-nationale-team/|title=Cheick Tiote bij nationale team|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=23 March 2009|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322213954/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/03/cheick-tiote-bij-nationale-team/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} After being called up once more in May, he made his international debut on 12 August in a friendly match against Tunisia.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/05/spelers-bij-nationale-selecties-3/|title=Spelers bij nationale selecties|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=12 August 2009|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322220442/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/05/spelers-bij-nationale-selecties-3/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Tunisia holds Ivory Coast to 0–0 draw|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-08-12-2842384602_x.htm|newspaper=USA Today|date=12 August 2009|access-date=22 March 2017}} He was selected in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations squad and given the squad number 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/12/tiote-bij-selectie-voor-afrika-cup/|title=Tiote bij selectie voor Afrika Cup|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=23 December 2009|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322223124/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2009/12/tiote-bij-selectie-voor-afrika-cup/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}}

He started in all three of Les Éléphants' matches before their quarter final elimination by Algeria.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/01/gelijkspel-voor-ivoorkust/|title=Gelijkspel voor Ivoorkust|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=11 January 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322223633/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/01/gelijkspel-voor-ivoorkust/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/01/wisselend-succes-bij-afrika-cup/|title=Wisselend succes bij Afrika Cup|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=24 January 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322223832/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/01/wisselend-succes-bij-afrika-cup/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} Tioté also started each of the Ivory Coast's 2010 FIFA World Cup matches in South Africa, but the team did not advance to the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/06/welke-spelers-gaan-naar-het-wk/|title=Welke spelers gaan naar het WK?|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=1 June 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322225431/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/06/welke-spelers-gaan-naar-het-wk/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}} During one of the match against Brazil, Tioté was involved in a challenge with Elano that saw him suffer an injury and sidelined for the rest of the tournament.{{cite news|title=Geblesseerde Elano boos op Tioté na doodschop|url=http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/geblesseerde-elano-boos-op-tiote-na-doodschop.htm|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=30 June 2010|access-date=22 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/06/tiote-verliest-van-brazilie/|title=Tiot|publisher=FC Twente|language=nl|date=20 June 2010|access-date=22 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322225442/http://www.fctwente.nl/blog/2010/06/tiote-verliest-van-brazilie/|archive-date=22 March 2017|url-status=live}}

On 13 January 2012, Tioté was sent off for a "crazy challenge" in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations warm up match against Tunisia.{{cite news|title=Cheick Tiote sent off for crazy challenge|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/01/13/cheick-tiote-sent-off-for-crazy-challenge-72703-30119107/|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=13 January 2012|access-date=23 March 2017}} However, he was in the starting line-up for the Ivory Coast's opening two group matches and both the semi-final and final, in which he scored the team's first kick in the penalty shootout defeat to Zambia.{{cite news|title=Africa Cup of Nations: Zambia win dramatic shoot-out|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16999874|work=BBC Sport|first=Alistair|last=Magowan|date=12 February 2012|access-date=23 March 2017}} Following the end of the tournament, Tioté revealed that he gave away his medal to his friend because of the loss.{{cite news|title=Ivory Coast's Cheik Tiote gave away Nations Cup medal|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17126549|publisher=Sky Sports|date=22 February 2012|access-date=23 March 2017}}

At the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Tioté scored his first international goal in the 50th minute of their 2–1 quarter-final loss to Nigeria.{{cite news|title=African Cup of Nations over for Newcastle's Cheick Tiote|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/african-cup-nations-over-newcastles-1352259|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Lee|last=Ryder|date=4 February 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}} At the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Tioté featured in all three matches in the group stage.{{cite news|title=Ivory Coast World Cup 2014 squad|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/ivory-coast/10810262/Ivory-Coast-World-Cup-2014-squad.html|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=2 June 2014|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Greece 2–1 Ivory Coast|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25285284|work=BBC Sport|first=Michael|last=Emons|date=24 June 2014|access-date=23 March 2017}}

At the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Tioté started in the first two group matches.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30791091|title=Ivory Coast 1–1 Guinea|work=BBC Sport|first=Ian|last=Hughes|date=20 January 2015|access-date=21 November 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30860887|title=Ivory Coast 1–1 Mali|work=BBC Sport|first=Ian|last=Hughes|date=24 January 2015|access-date=21 November 2021}} He injured his ankle in the match against Mali,{{cite news|url=https://news.yahoo.com/injured-tiote-back-training-ivory-coast-001427000--sow.html|title=Injured Tiote back training with Ivory Coast|work=Yahoo! News|date=3 February 2015|access-date=15 February 2017}} which ended his involvement in the tournament that the Ivory Coast went on to on to win.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31079315|title=Ivory Coast 0–0 Ghana (9–8 on pens)|work=BBC Sport|first=Ian|last=Hughes|date=8 February 2015|access-date=21 November 2021}}

Tioté was a devout Muslim.{{Cite web|last=Malik|first=Adeel|date=9 June 2017|title="May Allah make us more big in Jannah not in dunya", Cheick Tiote, Muslim ex-Newcastle footballer, last whatsapped his friend before he suddenly passed away|url=https://muslimcouncil.org.hk/may-allah-make-us-more-big-in-jannah-not-in-dunya-cheick-tiote-last-whatsapped-his-friend-before-he-suddenly-passed-away/|access-date=13 July 2020|website=Muslim Council of Hong Kong|language=en-GB}} He observed fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan.{{cite news|last=Smithfield|first=Jackie|url=http://www.leazesterrace.com/newcastle-cheick-tiote-returning-to-best/|title=Cheick Tiote: Returning to his best?|publisher=Leazes Terrace|date=22 September 2011|access-date=2 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111209123406/http://www.leazesterrace.com/newcastle-cheick-tiote-returning-to-best/|archive-date=9 December 2011|url-status=dead}}

In May 2011, Tioté's car was seized by the police for motoring offences.{{cite news|title=Cheick Tiote has BMW X6 seized by police|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/cheick-tiote-bmw-x6-seized-1399203|work=Evening Chronicle|date=11 May 2011|access-date=23 March 2017}} On 13 February 2013, he was arrested on suspicion of fraud, and had his car seized by the police.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-21450584|title=Newcastle United's Cheick Tiote in fraud arrest|work=BBC News|date=13 February 2013|access-date=14 February 2013}} After admitting to possessing a forged Belgian driving licence, he was given a suspended sentence, as well as a six-month ban from driving.{{cite news|title=Cheick Tiote admits having a forged Belgian driving licence|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-united-midfielder-cheick-tiote-6249296|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Rob|last=Kennedy|date=28 October 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Cheick Tiote banned from driving for six months|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cheick-tiote-banned-driving-six-6395131|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Rachel|last=Wearmouth|date=28 December 2013|access-date=23 March 2017}}

In 2012, after Newcastle United announced their sponsorship deal with Wonga, Tioté, alongside his teammates Papiss Cissé, Hatem Ben Arfa and Demba Ba, initially refused to wear the new sponsor's name on their shirts.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/9977275.wonga-deal-lead-newcastles-muslim-players-boycotting-shirt/|title=Wonga deal could lead to Newcastle's Muslim players boycotting shirt|work=The Northern Echo|first=Mark|last=Summers|date=10 October 2012|accessdate=21 November 2021}} As Wonga was a payday loan firm, according to Sharia law, Muslims must not benefit from either lending money or receiving money from another person – meaning that charging interest is prohibited. The matter was settled the following season.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-players-will-wear-club-shirts-after-wonga-row-8679027.html|title=Newcastle players WILL wear club shirts after Wonga row|work=The Independent|first=Martin|last=Hardy|date=28 June 2013|accessdate=21 November 2021}}

He had two children with his first wife, Madah.{{cite news|title=CHEIKH TIOTE klaar voor Europese vuurdoop|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g2bl5pu6|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=5 December 2005|access-date=22 March 2017}}{{cite news|title=Vader Tioté in zijn blootje|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/ut1qfpj6_1|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=10 April 2008|access-date=22 March 2017}} During his time at Newcastle, the couple lived in the village of Ponteland in Northumberland, and were married some time before his move to Tyneside.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/oct/30/cheik-tiote-newcastle-united|title=Cheik Tioté: I miss Africa but Newcastle is perfect for me|newspaper=The Guardian|first=Louise|last=Taylor|date=30 October 2010|access-date=29 September 2014}} On 29 September 2014, it was reported by the Evening Chronicle that Tioté had married a second wife, Laeticia Doukrou, in the capital of the Ivory Coast, Abidjan. The marriage had taken place before the start of the season. His agent Jean Musampa, confirmed the marriage to the local newspaper, saying "I can say that he did get married and that it is his second marriage."{{cite news |url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-united-star-cheick-tiote-7849921|title=Newcastle United star Cheick Tiote weds second wife in his African home country|work=Evening Chronicle|first=Craig|last=Thompson|date=29 September 2014}} Shortly afterwards, it was reported that his mistress Nkosiphile Mpofu, with whom he had a child, had ended their relationship.{{cite news |url=http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/09/29/cheick-mate-newcastle-united-midfielder-tiote-rumbled-as-his-two-wives-mistress-are-revealed/|title=Cheick Mate! Newcastle United Midfielder Tiote Rumbled As His Two Wives & Mistress Are Revealed|publisher=Caughtoffside.com|date=29 September 2014}}

On 5 June 2017, Tioté died in Beijing, China, after suffering a cardiac arrest in training.{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cheick-tiote-dead-newcastle-beijing-10565305|title=Cheick Tiote dies aged 30 after collapsing during training in Beijing|first=James|last=Whaling|website=Daily Mirror |date=5 June 2017}}{{cite news|title=北控发布蒂奥特去世公告 在球队训练时突发昏厥|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2017-06-05/doc-ifyfuzmy2058614.shtml|publisher=Sports Sina|language=zh|date=5 June 2017|access-date= 5 June 2017}} Demba Ba was amongst the first to pay tribute to the Ivorian via social media,{{cite web|title=Cheick Tiote 'DEAD': Ex-Newcastle midfielder 'collapses and dies' aged 30|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/813299/Check-Tiote-dead-Twitter-Newcastle-United-Beijing-Chinese-Super-League-hospital-training|last=Short|first=Joe|date=5 June 2017|access-date=5 June 2017}} and soon afterwards, many of his former Newcastle teammates followed suit.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/05/cheick-tiote-dies-aged-just-30-collapsing-training-chinese-super/|title=Cheick Tiote dies aged just 30 after collapsing in training with Chinese Super League side|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Luke|last=Edwards|date=6 June 2017}} His former managers were similarly effusive with praise: Rafael Benítez labelled him "a true professional",{{cite web|url=https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/benitez-pays-tribute-to-tiote|title=Benítez pays tribute to Tioté|publisher=Newcastle United F.C.|date=5 June 2016}} Alan Pardew described him as "everything that you want in a Newcastle player",{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/06/alan-pardew-pays-heartfelt-tribute-former-newcastle-midfielder/|title=Alan Pardew pays heartfelt tribute to former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=6 June 2017|last1=Sport|first1=Telegraph}} Steve McClaren (who had managed him at both Twente and Newcastle) remembered him as the toughest player he had ever seen,{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40167213|title=Cheick Tiote 'had most beautiful smile in football' – McClaren|work=BBC Sport|date=6 June 2017}} and Chris Hughton (who had brought him to Newcastle) spoke of his humility and called him "the perfect fit".{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0552kl9|title=Tiote was the 'perfect fit' – Hughton|publisher=BBC Radio 5live|date=6 June 2017}}

On 13 June, Tioté's memorial service was held in Beijing, which was attended by his Beijing Enterprises Group teammates and Papiss Cissé, who had played with him at Newcastle.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40264948|title=Cheick Tiote: Papiss Cisse leads tributes at memorial in China|work=BBC Sport|date=13 June 2017}} On 15 June, his body was flown back to the Ivory Coast for a private funeral, amidst a dispute between his family and the Ivory Coast Football Federation over the location of his burial.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40292902|title=Cheick Tiote: Ivory Coast midfielder's body flown back home for funeral|work=BBC Sport|date=15 June 2017}} He was given a military funeral in Abidjan on 18 June, attended by his national teammates and politicians including prime minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly.{{cite news|title=The funeral of Ivorian star Cheick Tiote is held in Abidjan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40314352|access-date=19 June 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=18 June 2017}} Beijing Enterprises Group retired Tioté's number 24 shirt on 24 June.{{cite news|title=北京北控官方宣布退役蒂奥特24号球衣:只属于你|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/china/b/2017-06-24/doc-ifyhmtcf2849397.shtml|access-date=25 June 2017|publisher=Sina Sport|date=24 June 2017}}

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Anderlecht

• Belgian League: 2005–06, 2006–07
• Belgian Super Cup: 2006

Twente

• Eredivisie: 2009–10
• Dutch Super Cup: 2010{{Cite web|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/152668/fc-twente-wint-jc-schaal-na-rood-suarez/|title=FC Twente wint JC Schaal na rood Suarez|website=FCUpdate.nl|date=31 July 2010 |language=nl-NL|access-date=5 April 2018}}

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• Africa Cup of Nations: 2015

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