Benin Republic Legend Razak Omotoyossi Laid to Rest As Grieving Wife Breaks Down in Tears, Video
- Benin Republic football legend Razak Omotoyossi has been laid to rest at his residence in Ayobo, Lagos state, on Thursday afternoon, August 21
- The African football star passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 39, leaving a legacy as a Benin national team legend
- Omotoyossi married a Nollywood actress in 2007, but they got separated in 2018 following a case of domestic violence
Nigeria-born Beninese international Razak Omotoyossi passed away on Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, at the age of 39.
The former forward scored 21 goals in 55 appearances for Benin, making him the nation’s all-time top scorer.
The footballer's journey ended tragically after battling depression for some time, amid personal losses, which made things worse.
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Further reports have it that he struggled with his marital life, as one of his houses was also engulfed in fire recently.
Omotoyossi laid to rest
Benin Republic legend Razak Omotoyossi has finally been laid to rest at his residence in Ayobo, Lagos State.
In a viral Instagram post, Omotoyossi’s wife, popular Nigerian actress Bose Alao, was seen among the celebrities who attended his burial.
The community turned out in large numbers as seen in a TikTok post below to give their final respect to the football star who relocated back to the country after retirement.
As seen in a video, the 39-year-old was brought out in an ambulance on a stretcher, with onlookers shedding tears. The late football star had lost his sister three weeks before his passing.
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Who is Bose Alao?
Bose Alao is a Nollywood actress who has been in the Nigerian movie industry for over two decades.
Alao got married to ex-international Razak Omotoyossi in 2007 and is blessed with four children.
The popular Yoruba actress took to her social media account to announce that her 11-year marriage with the football star ended in 2018.
In a new twist, the couple celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary in May 2025, with the actress speaking about their pain and struggles, per Ladunliade.
Fans condone the family of Omotoyossi
Read some reactions below:
Ayomide said:
"One day people will carry me like dis too 😢 😢😢God please don’t let me die young and may is soul rest in aljahnat firidous."
Ola wrote:
"This life sha when you desperate need help no one will come for you…. But when you die they are ready to spend million to book flights to come beurrier. 😩"
Tiwa09 added:
"Omogoal may your soul continue to rest in perfect peace 🙏."
Southwest said:
"This Egbon don com train with us at joju school 3 sango ota few years ago..RIP champ."
Oluwafemi wrote:
"omo so this egbon don die😪😪, I remembered when he came to train in Ekpo field some years back ,rip ,so sad."
AaPeeRr added:
"Geez I remember this guy so well, Afcon 2008 in Ghana. Played so so well. Omo this life no go far at all chai."
How Omotoyossi reacted to Benin's loss to Nigeria
Legit.ng earlier reported that Omotoyossi was in the stands when the Cheetahs lost to Nigeria in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The Super Eagles proved too strong for their neighbours, winning the encounter 3-0 inside the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Source: Legit.ng
