Razak Omotoyossi: All-time leading goals-corer and fantastic footballer

The late Nigerian-born and Beninoise striker, Razak Omotoyossi, has been described as an all-time leading goal-scorer and fantastic footballer. Omotoyossi played for 15 clubs during his career and was second in his adopted country, the Benin Republic’s all-time leading goal-scorers list. The football icon, who died at 39, has continued to receive tributes from mourning […]

The late Nigerian-born and Beninoise striker, Razak Omotoyossi, has been described as an all-time leading goal-scorer and fantastic footballer.

Omotoyossi played for 15 clubs during his career and was second in his adopted country, the Benin Republic’s all-time leading goal-scorers list.

The football icon, who died at 39, has continued to receive tributes from mourning fans and admirers across the continent.

A fan wrote about the former FC Metz star and former, Blackpool trialist’s death thus: “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Razak Omotoyossi. My thoughts are with his family (especially wife, Bose Alao Omotoyossi and his children), friends and former teammates at this terribly sad time.

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“Top guy, fantastic footballer who had been through a lot since 2015.”

Omotoyossi also played for 15 clubs, including high-profile clubs like Helsingborg, Al-Nassr, Metz and Zamalek during his career before calling it a day as a professional footballer in 2021.

“We have been informed that our former player, Razak Omotoyossi has passed away at the age of 39. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Razak. Helsingborgs IF is in mourning,” his former Swedish side, Helsingborgs, stated about his death on X.

Syrianski FC wrote: “Syrianska FC has received with deep sadness, the extremely tragic news of the passing of Razak Omotoyossi. Syrianska expresses its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Razak Omotoyossi.”

Omotoyossi was prolific for his country, scoring 21 goals in 55 appearances for The Cheetahs across the span of 12 years.

 

Additional contribution from Abubakar Sadiq Mohd, Zaria