Isaac Promise, 2008 Olympic silver medalist, dies at 31

 

His club, American side Austin Bold, said that he passed away on Wednesday night but offered no explanation as to the cause.
Promise was captain of the Nigeria side that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
He spent much of his career in Turkey, with Trabzonspor among his former clubs, and also had a brief spell in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.
Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand was among those to pay tribute.
"I'm in shock," he wrote on Instagram. "You were my room mate at Antalyaspor. RIP Isaac Promise. Rest well bro my prayers are with your family and friends at this time."                              
Police said authorities were called after a report of a deceased person at Isaac’s apartment building, but no further details have been provided.
Austin Bold owner Bobby Epstein said Isaac collapsed at the apartment gym and no foul play was suspected.
Isaac 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 Nigeria’s senior national team.
Isaac 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.