Former Benin International, Omotoyossi, is Dead

Former Benin Republic international striker, Razak Omotoyossi, has passed away on August 19, 2025. The former Cheetahs player holds the record for the highest goal scorer in the history of the Benin national team, with 21 goals in 55 matches.

Sources from Cotonou revealed that Omotoyossi had been facing severe hardships in the months leading up to his death, including a fire that gutted his home in July and the recent loss of his elder sister. Additionally, there were observations of instability in his marital life.

This news has saddened the football community in Benin and beyond, as Omotoyossi was a respected figure in the sport. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed.