Ex-Super Eagles striker and Austin Bold FC forward, Isaac Promise is dead.

According to his club, Austin Bold FC of United States of America, Isaac Promise died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, after collapsing at his apartment gym in Austin, Texas, USA. He died at theage of 31.

Speaking on his demise, club owner, Bobby Epstein said;

“The greatest loss a team can suffer is not on the scoreboard, it’s the death of a fellow teammate. On behalf of the Bold organization, we wish his wife, children and family strength and peace as they struggle to cope with his death.”

It is noteworthy that Isaac Promise played for Nigeria at the 2005 World Youth Championship and captained the Under-23 national team that lost the 2008 Olympic final 1-0 to Lionel Messi and Argentina. He also appeared in three matches for the Super Eagles.

He played for seven clubs in Turkey, appearing in more than 350 matches. He spent a season in Saudi Arabia before signing with Austin Bold, where he had three goals in 20 matches this season.