CHEICK TIOTE’S son was Newcastle’s mascot against Arsenal tonight – 14 year to the day his late dad scored a dramatic late equaliser against the Gunners.
And ahead of tonight’s crunch Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal, Newcastle paid tribute to Tiote by making son Rafael their official match mascot.
And Rafael’s time in the limelight came exactly 14 years after dad Cheick netted a dramatic late equaliser in Newcastle’s 4-4 draw with Arsenal.
Newcastle first tweeted: "We are honoured to have Cheick Tiote's son, Rafael, as one of our mascots for tonight's game.
Newcastle were left particularly devastated, with Tiote passing away just six months after leaving St James’ Park.
