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 six 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@corp.legit.ng.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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NFF on alert as FIFA found DR Congo star ineligible before 2026 World Cup

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Eric Chelle gives reason Osimhen, Lookman are absent from Super Eagles squad to face Russia

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Chelle says European clubs refused to release players for Nigeria’s Russia friendly, leaving Osimhen, Lookman and other key Super Eagles stars out of action.

CAF set to ban Zimbabwe national stadium after fan died during AFCON 2027 qualifier

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CAF is set to ban Zimbabwe from hosting home matches after a fan died in a stampede at Harare’s National Stadium before a 2027 AFCON qualifier in the capital.

2019 Copa America winner admits regret over joining Arsenal from Chelsea in 2020

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Former Chelsea winger Willian has admitted that he regrets his move from Stamford Bridge to Arsenal in 2020 and disclosed some of the factors that prompted it.

Kelechi Iheanacho speaks about Super Eagles journey after 16-month absence

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Kelechi Iheanacho says passion, not outside pressure, drives his Super Eagles commitment as he returns under Chelle after months away ahead of the Russia friendly.

Russia vs Nigeria: Full list of Super Eagles players who withdrew and reasons given

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Eric Chelle’s Nigeria squad has been cut to 18 for the Russia friendly, with injuries, club refusals and a permit issue behind multiple withdrawals overall.

Wilfred Ndidi: NFF confirms why Super Eagles captain withdrew from squad to face Russia

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28 days ago

NFF confirms Wilfred Ndidi withdrew from Nigeria's Russia friendly after a knock, with the Super Eagles captain returning to Besiktas for recovery on Sunday.

Updated 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings 21 days before award ceremony in London

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28 days ago

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony moves to London for the first time on October 26, with Harry Kane still leading the odds ahead of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.

NFF laments as Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles face Russia with weakened squad

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28 days ago

Super Eagles squad cut from 24 to 18 for Russia friendly; Ndidi, Osayi-Samuel and Onyedika miss out amid injuries and club refusals after Guinea-Bissau loss.

William Troost-Ekong sends message to NFF on how to fix Nigerian football

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30 days ago

William Troost-Ekong says the NFF must build consistency and structure around Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles, warning talent alone cannot help Nigeria succeed.

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