Nwankwo Kanu: Tiote's death a wake up call.
Tiote, who was 30, died earlier this month after collapsing as he trained his Chinese club Beijing Enterprises. Kanu battled heart problems during his career says it is time to address heart related problems on and off the field. "I'm talking to friends so we can do something to create awareness to try to help children in Africa," Kanu said. "Tiote's death was not good news. It's not the first time it is happening. He's been like a father to me, like a mother, he's just been great to me. I am really grateful. Enitan Adesola after receiving help from the Kanu Heart Fondation. "We lost Marc-Vivien Foe. He died and nothing was done. Tiote is gone and nothing is being done." Kanu was sidelined for nine months just after winning Olympic gold in 1996 when doctors at his Italian club Inter Milan's found a heart defect. He was allowed to resume his career after a successful operation in Ohio in the United States. The