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

2428 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Ex-Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong reacts after CAF stripped Senegal of AFCON title

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Victor Osimhen: Turkish media estimates timeline of Galatasaray star’s injury

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Ademola Lookman speaks after helping Atletico Madrid reach Champions League QF

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Ex-NFF boss Amaju Pinnick reacts as CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

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Galatasaray provides update on Victor Osimhen after his injury against Liverpool

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Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s injury during loss to Liverpool

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President Patrice Motsepe breaks silence after CAF stripped Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has addressed the African football community after the Appeal Body stripper Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Galatasaray names 6 key players for Liverpool ahead of Champions League match

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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has identified six key players for Liverpool ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash, including Dominik Szoboszlai.

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Senegal releases statement after CAF stripped Teranga Lions of AFCON 2025 title

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The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has published a statement challenging CAF's decision to strip the Teranga Lions of the AFCON 2025 title.

Galatasaray coach reacts as Victor Osimhen leads team to face Liverpool in UCL

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Galatasaray head coach Galatasaray has spoken on key issues ahead of facing Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg at Anfield.

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Moroccan FA reacts after ‘winning’ AFCON 2025 following CAF ruling

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has reacted to the ruling of the Confederation of African Football to award the Atlas Lions the AFCON 2025 victory.

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Senegal reacts as CAF strips Teranga Lions of AFCON 2025 title, awards it to Morocco

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Senegal has reacted with a cheeky video after the Confederation of African Football announced that it had stripped Teranga Lions of the AFCON 2025 title.

AFCON 2025 final: CAF strips Senegal of title, awards Morocco 3-0 victory

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco after an appeal.

Arne Slot: Liverpool boss reacts ahead of facing Osimhen’s Galatasaray in UCL

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he feels pressure ahead of facing Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

2026 World Cup: FIFA rejects Iran push to move games away from USA

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FIFA has reportedly rejected Iran's negotiation to shift their 2026 World Cup group matches away from the United States and host it in Mexico instead.

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