Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has five years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

2062 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Enzo Maresca explains what Chelsea lacked during draw with Bournemouth

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Egypt vs Nigeria’s pre-AFCON friendly match gets new date after FIFA’s directive

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How much Galatasaray owes Napoli for Victor Osimhen’s transfer emerges

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Mikel Arteta reacts as Arsenal drops points in Premier League title race with loss to Aston Villa

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Mikel Obi predicts Chelsea to win, Manchester United to lose and other Premier League games

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CAF sends message to William Troost-Ekong after announcing his international retirement

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2 days ago

Ola Aina confesses to having talking stage with another player's girlfriend

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2 days ago

Ola Aina admits to being in a talking stage with another footballer's girlfriend, sparking controversy. Find out more about the Super Eagles star's confession.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football ahead of AFCON 2025

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2 days ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong announces his retirement from international football days before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Fulham learns price to pay to sign Samuel Chukwueze permanently from AC Milan

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2 days ago

Fulham learns the cost to make Samuel Chukwueze's loan move from AC Milan permanent after the winger's impressive form in the Premier League recently.

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit snubs Nigeria as he names two favourites to win AFCON 2025

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2 days ago

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit names Morocco and South Africa as his favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, excluding Nigeria from his predictions.

Mikel Arteta issues worrying injury update on Rice, Mosquera after win over Brentford

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2 days ago

Mikel Arteta provides an update on Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera’s injuries following Arsenal's 2-0 win over Brentford, adding to the growing injury concerns.

CAF honours late Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai ahead of AFCON 2025

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3 days ago

CAF honours late Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai, remembering his legacy ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, five months after his sad demise.

Gernot Rohr releases Benin squad for AFCON 2025, includes 2 Nigerian players

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3 days ago

Gernot Rohr announces his 30-man preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, featuring two Nigerian players as Benin prepares for the tournament.

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh confirms Real Madrid’s interest in Victor Osimhen

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3 days ago

Sunday Oliseh confirms Real Madrid's interest in signing Victor Osimhen, as top European clubs take notice of the striker’s impressive form at Galatasaray.

Eric Chelle reportedly drops Boniface, Iheanacho in Super Eagles' final 28-man squad for AFCON

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3 days ago

Eric Chelle finalises his 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, dropping big names like Victor Boniface and Kelechi Iheanacho.

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