Ex-Super Eagles striker dies at 31

Former Super Eagles striker, Isaac Promise has died at the age of 31.

A statement from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said the federation was saddened by the death of Promise.

“We are sad to hear of the sudden demise of former @NGSuperEagles forward, Isaac Promise. Promise was captain of the Beijing Olympics’ Eagles squad that won silver. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. May his soul Rest In Peace, Amen,” it said on its twitter handle.

His death was first announced  by his American club, Austin Bold FC.

The club said the former Genclerbirligi and Trabzonspor striker passed on Wednesday night at the age of 31.

“The greatest loss a team can suffer is not on the scoreboard, it’s the death of a fellow teammate,” Austin Bold chairman Bobby Epstein wrote.

Promise was born on 2 December 1987. He led the Golden Eaglets to the 2003 FIFA U17 World Cup in Finland before he captained the team to the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup in the Netherlands. He was also part of the Beijing 2008 Olympics team that won silver.

The 31-year-old striker played three games for the Super Eagles; he scored a goal during his international career.