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A Beijing Enterprises players recalls the "horrible" moment when Cheick Tiote fell to the ground in training and later died.

Africa's third-largest economy has contracted following a downturn in manufacturing and trade.

Cheik Tiote's sudden death adds to the number of high-profile African players who collapsed and died while playing football.

Steve McClaren says Cheick Tiote was the "toughest player" he has ever seen - but also a man with "the most beautiful smile in football".

The main mission of the force is to combat jihadist groups active across the Sahel region.