Former Benin Republic international striker, Razak Omotoyossi, has passed away at the age of 39. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.
Omotoyossi, who was born in Nigeria but chose to represent Benin at international level, was widely celebrated as one of the country’s greatest football icons. He earned 55 caps and scored 21 goals for the Squirrels, ranking among their all-time top scorers.
He rose to continental prominence during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where he scored all four goals in Benin’s 4-1 victory over Togo and finished as the joint top scorer of the campaign alongside Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto’o.
At club level, Omotoyossi’s career spanned several countries. He made his mark in Sweden with Helsingborgs IF, featuring in the UEFA Champions League before moving to France to play for FC Metz. He also had stints in Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
The news of his death has shocked African football fans, with tributes pouring in from Benin, Nigeria, and across the football world in recognition of his contributions to the sport.
