The death has been announced of of the former captain of the Nigeria U20 team Isaac Promise, Owngoalnigeria.com reports.
His death was announced by America USL side Austin Bold FC on their website and according to the statement he died yesterday but the cause of his death wasn’t revealed.
Full Statement :
Austin Bold FC is heartbroken by the death of Promise Isaac who passed Wednesday night at the age of 31.
An accomplished player, Isaac became the club’s 7th signing in history in August 2018 after spending the previous 12 seasons in the Turkish Süper Lig, TFF First League, and the Saudi Professional League. In that time, Isaac registered over 350 appearances and scored 79 goals.
Originally from Zaria, Nigeria, Isaac is a full Nigerian international who has represented the Super Eagles in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, serving as captain and scoring once in six matches en route to the competition’s final. Isaac then earned a silver medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with the Nigerian U-23 team, again serving as captain in four matches, including the gold medal match.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and teammates.
Rest in peace, Promise Isaac
