Nigerian-born Beninese international, Razak Omotoyossi, has d!ed at the age of 39. His death was announced on Tuesday, August 19, by authorities in Benin. Reacting, his former club, Helsingborgs IF wrote on X: “Helsingborgs IF is in mourning. “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.” Nigerian journalist Shina Oludare disclosed that he made efforts to reach out to the legend’s brother, who lamented the unfortunate incident.
Oludare wrote on X: “Razak Omotoyossi’s brother tells me that the former Benin Republic legend had been battling depression and illness, which contributed to his passing… more details shortly… “For context, he tragically lost his home to a fire in July, and just two weeks ago, his sister also.” Razak Omotoyossi’s brother tells me that the 39-year-old Benin Republic football legend had been battling depression and illness, which contributed to his passing… more details shortly… For context, he tragically lost his house to a fire in July, and just two weeks ago, his… pic.twitter.com/JMrVjXKUVf — Shina Oludare 🇳🇬 (@sportingshina) August 19, 2025 Omotoyossi, who switched nationality to represent Benin after beginning his career in the Nigerian league, went on to become one of the country’s greatest-ever footballers.
