Razak Omotoyossi 1985 – 2025

Biography

Razak Omotoyossi was a West African football standout who became a respected figure in Beninese soccer during the late 1990s and 2000s. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1985, Omotoyossi built his professional identity as a dedicated player for Benin, contributing to the country’s football legacy during a formative era for the sport in the region. His career reflected the athletic tradition that defines West African football.

Throughout his playing years, Omotoyossi earned respect as a committed athlete who left his mark on Beninese football. His work on the pitch and representation of his adopted country made him a recognizable name among those who followed the sport closely during that period. He remained deeply connected to Benin, making the country the center of both his career and his life.

Omotoyossi passed away on August 19, 2025, in Benin, remembered as part of the generation that shaped the nation’s football identity in the twenty-first century.