Former Beninese international footballer Razak Omotoyossi, who was born in Nigeria, has sadly passed away at the age of 38.
The cause of his death has not been revealed yet.
His passing was confirmed on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the African football community.
Omotoyossi started his football journey in Nigeria before choosing to represent Benin, where he became one of the country’s most celebrated players.
He scored 21 goals in 55 matches for the Beninese national team, making him one of their top scorers of all time.
He is particularly remembered for his stellar performance during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where he scored all four goals in a 4-1 victory over Togo.
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He ended that campaign as one of the top scorers alongside Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon and was the first player to score for Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Throughout his career, Omotoyossi played for various clubs in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
He had notable stints in South Africa, Libya, Egypt, Syria, Moldova, Sweden, and France.
His standout time was with Helsingborgs IF in Sweden, where he gained recognition in the UEFA Champions League before moving to the French team FC Metz.
His unexpected death is a significant loss for Beninese football and the entire African sports community.
The Benin Football Federation is expected to release an official statement soon.
