Tiote - Out Of Africa - But Could Be On The Bench

Last updated : 08 February 2013 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Tiote flew into England on Wednesday after the Ivory Coast were knocked out of the African Cup of Nations at the weekend.

And he will train with his club team-mates on Friday ahead of Saturday’s game against Tottenham Hotspur.

The 26-year-old – who scored in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria – will be looking to take out his frustration at his country’s African Cup of Nations exit on Spurs.

However, Pardew will be reluctant to change a winning team at White Hart Lane, with Newcastle heading to North London on the back of successive victories against Chelsea and Aston Villa.