The late ex-New Castle player, Cheick Tiote seemed happy as he swapped messages with his friend Yusuf Abubakar Tumi before his death.

He inquired about his pal’s health with the duo laughing together over Tiote’s demand for some free watches.

Hours later, it was announced the Beijing Enterprises midfielder had died after he collapsed during training.

The words of Tiote when we chatted today . Inah lilahi wa inah lilahi rajun -: May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace Aljanah #tiote pic.twitter.com/AbBgtPizIP

— Yusuf Abubakar Tumi (@YusufTAbubakar) June 5, 2017

The conversation was posted on Twitter by Tumi, who is a verified user.

The screen shots have since gone viral on Twitter just like the video of Tiote’s stunning  equalizer for New Castle against Arsenal.

Tiotéwas an Ivorian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He played in Europe for Dutch team FC Twente and English club Newcastle United before moving to China to represent Beijing Enterprises. He won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast national team. On June 5th 2017, Tioté suffered a cardiac arrest and died during training in Beijing.

Check out the tweets.

 

So tragic

This life truly is fickle.

RIP TIOTE

— DaddyMO ™ (@officialdaddymo) June 5, 2017

He passed away in the month of Ramadaan, Jannah awaits him. ❤️

— Sumayyah ✨ (@xsumixx) June 5, 2017

I’m moved by the fact that on his death day he knew jannah(heaven) was the greatest achievement.May Allah forgive us all

— zigzaga (@AbubakrEdi) June 5, 2017

May the Amighty have mercy on Tiote. Death is inevitable and a debt we all must pay.

— Muhd Ibrahim Abba (@el_bonga) June 5, 2017

This is to remind us that life is like a switch, be the best version of yourself as often as you can

— Mr Tee (@Mikey_Eee) June 5, 2017

May his soul rest in peace. Reading this shows he’s such a great guy.

— Abuja Wakaholic (@dr_khalidz) June 5, 2017

May Allah Grant Him Jannah Which He So Wished For And Guide The Rest Of Us On The Right Path. #Tiote

— Isa OZO Musty (@Ozo1Naija) June 5, 2017

This is indeed a great lesson for us , this dunya is nothing. We should live and strive for Jannah In Sha Allah!

— Kamal Silva (@KS_Aliyu) June 5, 2017

Hey man, know you were really close and this loss will hurt, but please find solace and wish his family the strength to get through this.

— Uche Ugorji™ (@leouzzi) June 5, 2017

Dying in the month of Ramadaan He is guaranteed Jannah May Allah have mercy on his soul and put sabr in your heart

— Nabeel (@nabeel_p14) June 5, 2017

Tiote is in a better place In Shaa Allah

— Muhammad (@DespicableMoh) June 5, 2017

They say when you’re about to pass you tend to know..

— Dave Kawa (HOV) (@HovKawa) June 5, 2017

He died in the Holy Month. ❤️❤️

— Labista Junior (@jnrlabista) June 6, 2017

Very emotional.. Jannah will be his next home InshaaAllah.. May your soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus.

— Alfat Sarki (@alfat_sarki) June 6, 2017

 

That long distance goal he scored against Arsenal . Inah lilahi wa inah lilahi rajun

— Martins Dignity (@GunnerNigerian) June 6, 2017

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