Promise Isaac

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePromise•Isaac
Used namePromise•Isaac
Born2 December 1987 in Zaria, Kaduna (NGR)
Died2 October 2019 in Austin, Texas (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsGençlerbirliği SK, Ankara (TUR)
NOC Nigeria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Promise Isaac was a football striker who played for Nigeria in 2009 and competed at the 2008 Olympics, winning a silver medal. Isaac played for multiple Turkish clubs from 2005-17 and then moved to the USA, playing for the Georgia Revolution in 2018 and the Austin Bold in 2019. He also played part of one season in Saudi Arabia. He earned three caps during his international career. Isaac died in Austin, Texas, collapsing at a gym when he was only 31-years-old.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2008 Summer Olympics Football (Football) NGR Promise Isaac
Football, Men (Olympic) Nigeria 2 Silver