Beninese Football Legend Razak Omotoyossi Dies at 38
Nigerian-born Beninese international striker Razak Omotoyossi has passed away at the age of 38. The cause of death has not yet been made public. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the African football community.
Omotoyossi, who began his professional career in Nigeria before switching allegiance to Benin, rose to become one of the country’s most iconic players. He scored 21 goals in 55 appearances for the Squirrels, cementing his place among Benin’s all-time top scorers.
He is fondly remembered for his heroics in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, where he netted all four goals in Benin’s 4-1 triumph over Togo. His outstanding form saw him finish as joint top scorer of the campaign alongside Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o. Omotoyossi als...