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

1987 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Ademola Lookman reacts after finishing 14th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or Awards

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a year ago

Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles forward ranks 14th in first Ballon d'Or outing

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a year ago

Ademola Lookman: Atalanta make plans for Ballon d'Or nominee’s future in Italy

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a year ago

NFF pushed for more punishment for Libya before CAF's verdict on airport saga

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a year ago

Eguavoen names NPFL star, Osimhen in Super Eagles squad for Benin and Rwandagames: report

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a year ago

Ex Napoli scout aims subtle dig at Osimhen amid great start for Galatasaray

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a year ago

How Nigeria could miss out on AFCON 2025 qualification despite walkover vs Libya

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a year ago

The Super Eagles are on the verge of AFCON 2025 qualification after positive CAF verdict vs Libya, but could still miss out in a mathematically possible scenario.

CAF finally announces judgement on Super Eagles' airport hostage ordeal in Libya

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a year ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally announced their disciplinary verdict on the AFCON 2025 Libya vs Nigeria airport hostage saga.

Chelsea star Nicolas reacts to his exclusion from CAF POTY list

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a year ago

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has posted a question to CAF after he and others were excluded from the Men's Player of the Year nomination list.

6 crucial points as Libyan FF releases strong statement after CAF's verdict favours Nigeria

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a year ago

The Libyan Football Federation has released a strong statement through its local media after CAF ruled against them in the airport hostage saga vs Nigeria.

Flamingos eliminated from FIFA U17 Women's World Cup after defeat to USA

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a year ago

The Flamingos have been eliminated from the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Dominican Republic after their quarter-final defeat to the United States of America.

CAF POTY favourite Lookman explains how Osimhen helped him settle in the Super Eagles

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a year ago

Ademola Lookman switched his international allegiance two years ago and has become a key player. He has explained how Victor Osimhen helped him settle.

Xabi Alonso gives condition for Victor Boniface's Bayer Leverkusen return after car accident

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a year ago

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has provided the latest update on Victor Boniface and gave the condition for his full return to the team.

Libyan FA threatens drastic action against Tunisian pilot who flew Super Eagles

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a year ago

The Libyan Football Federation has reportedly threatened action against Tunisian pilot who flew Super Eagles after his testimony before CAF's disciplinary committee.

TP Mazembe converts ex Nigerian U17 goalkeeper to striker amid FIFA ban

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a year ago

Congolese champions Tout Puissant Mazembe player former Nigerian U17 goalkeeper Suleman Shaibu as a centre forward during their last league match.

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