Steve Mounie, the international striker, is now just two goals away from becoming the all-time leading scorer in the history of Benin’s national team.
By scoring his 23rd goal against Guinea last Tuesday during the FIFA international break, the striker officially surpassed the 22 goals scored by legend Razak Omotoyossi.
He is now just one goal away from tying the all-time record of 24 goals held by Stephane Sessegnon.
This achievement crowns the consistency of a captain who has become indispensable at the forefront of the national attack.
Beyond his athletic performance, Mounie left a lasting impression with a gesture rich in symbolism.
To celebrate his goal, he recreated the iconic number 8 of Omotoyossi, who passed away on August 19, 2025, thus paying a heartfelt tribute to his mentor.
Still active, the captain will have the opportunity to etch his name into the history of Beninese soccer once he breaks Stephane Sessegnon’s record.