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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Russia vs Nigeria: Eric Chelle drops Wilfred Ndidi, replaces him with youngster

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CAF analyses AFCON 2027 qualifier Group L standings after Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0

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Russia coach sends message to Super Eagles ahead of October 6 friendly

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Taiwo Awoniyi: Super Eagles star discloses the inspiration behind his PFA Diploma

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Ghana FA releases Carlos Queiroz statement as he leaves after poor start to AFCON 2027 qualifier

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Super Eagles media officer hints at why Eric Chelle benched Ola Aina against Guinea-Bissau

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CAS confirms hearing date for AFCON 2025 final dispute between Senegal and Morocco

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The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has confirmed the hearing date for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final dispute between Senegal and Morocco.

Ballon d'Or discloses the most important criterion as Mbappe, Yamal others battle for award

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France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or has disclosed the most important of the three criteria set for players who want to win the award.

Pep Guardiola writes letter to Manchester City after being found guilty of 114 charges

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Pep Guardiola has written an open letter to Manchester City after the Premier League found the club guilty of 114 of the 115 alleged financial breaches.

NFF releases statement after Super Eagles’ 3-0 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Guinea-Bissau

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NFF released a statement after Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, leaving the Super Eagles needing two November wins to keep hopes alive.

AFCON 2027: What Super Eagles need to qualify after loss to Guinea-Bissau

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After a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a tough AFCON 2027 qualifying task, with four matches left and a diceyroute to qualify in 2027.

Super Eagles arrive in Abuja after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifier, video trends

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Super Eagles land in Abuja after a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, leaving Nigeria with a difficult path to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Eric Chelle explains how Super Eagles must react after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau

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Nigeria’s 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau marked Eric Chelle’s first competitive loss in regulation time. He targets November’s Tanzania AFCON qualifiers to respond.

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Eric Chelle sends message to Nigerians after Super Eagles lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau

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Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, leaving the Super Eagles second in Group L as coach Eric Chelle apologised to fans after defeat.

CAF releases statement after Super Eagles’ 3-0 AFCON 2027 qualifier defeat to Guinea-Bissau

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Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in 2027 AFCON qualifiers, topping Group L as CAF reiterates fight for the group’s sole place because of co-host Tanzania.

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