He also played a key role in the Flying Eagles team that won silver at the 2005 FIFA World Cup staged in the Netherlands after losing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final. “We sent out the programme in December, but there was no representative from the football community,” family member told newsmen. Your email address will not be published. Promise, 31, died of a suspected heart attack in early October in the United States, according to American second-tier side Austin Bold. COVID-19: Four NFF staff test positive for virus, NFF shuts down offices, directs staff to undergo COVID-19 test, NFF to share $2million COVID-19 relief among clubs, Man City seal £65million deal for defender after 5-2 defeat to Leicester, NFF, Lille reacts as Victor Osimhen loses father, Super Eagles await approval from FIFA for two friendly matches in September, It will cost NFF N300m to organize one friendly match for Super Eagles - Amaju Pinnick, Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper, John Felagha dies at 26, NFF, Ministry of Sports engage LMC over death of Nasarawa United's player. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Similarly, in what seems to be a slap on Nigeria football as Promised who has committed his loyalty to his nation during his life-time was buried in an unbefitting manner, despite representing his country at all youth level, Promise was buried in a low-key ceremony with a no-show from top Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials. All Rights Reserved. Promise served his fatherland every time he got the opportunity and won 2008 Olympic silver medal with the Dream Team. The 31-year-old was said to have suffered a heart failure before his eventual death in the United States on October 2, 2019. Sadly, no single NFF representative was present at his funeral. Accept This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. According to the funeral arrangements, his remains would depart America on December 10.
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Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has responded to media reports accusing the body of failing to attend the burial of late international Isaac Promise. NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire said this in a statement posted on NFF’s official website on Friday. WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that the football star, Promise, 31, died of a suspected heart attack in early October 2019 in the United States, according to American second-tier side Austin Bold.