Heartbreak dey for di football fraternity as news spread say Razak Omotoyossi, di Beninese international footballer, don pass away. He dey 39 years old. Dem still dey investigate wetin cause im death.
Omotoyossi, wey born for Nigeria but later switch nationality to play for Benin, be one of di greatest players wey ever represent di country. He score 21 goals for 55 international appearances, wey make am dey among Benin top scorers of all time.
Wetin People Remember About Omotoyossi?
Many people remember am for im performance during di 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. He score all four goals for Benin wen dem beat Togo 4-1. He even be joint top scorer for di campaign, alongside Samuel Eto’o.
He make history too as di first player wey score for Benin for di Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Im Club Career
Omotoyossi play for many clubs across Africa, Europe, and di Middle East. He play for countries like South Africa, Libya, Egypt, Syria, Moldova, Sweden, and France. He shine wella for Helsingborgs IF for Sweden, wey he even play for UEFA Champions League before he move go French side FC Metz.
Im death be big loss for Beninese football and African football as a whole. We dey expect official statement from Benin football authorities for di coming days.
May im soul rest in perfect peace.