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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Eric Chelle sends message to Guinea-Bissau ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifier

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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Super Eagles team news and likely XI for AFCON 2027 qualifier

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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch AFCON 2027Q

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Okoye or Nwabali: Eric Chelle to decide Super Eagles starting goalkeeper vs Guinea-Bissau

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Osaze Odemwingie narrates how Dream Team wore female kits during Beijing Olympics, video trends

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Osaze Odemwingie recalls Nigeria's Dream Team kit crisis at Beijing 2008, when players borrowed Super Falcons' kits and bought shirts before winning silver.

NFF releases statement after Super Eagles arrive in Guinea-Bissau for AFCON 2027 qualifier

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles land in Bissau for their AFCON 2027 qualifier, as NFF chief Emmanuel Ikpeme urges victory and Eric Chelle prepares for media duties.

AFCON 2027 qualifier: NFF confirms referee for Guinea-Bissau vs Super Eagles

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Nigeria's Super Eagles arrive in Bissau for a top-of-the-table AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, with Ethiopian referee Tewodros Mitiku named by CAF.

2026 Ballon d'Or voting deadline day: Full list of African countries that are eligible

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France Football's 2026 Ballon d'Or vote closes September 28, with 20 African journalists weighing in as Kylian Mbappe hopes to dedicate the award to Africa.

Super Eagles gain one spot on live FIFA rankings after beating Madagascar in AFCON 2027 qualifier

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Nigeria beat Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier as debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor spark comeback, lifting the Super Eagles on the live FIFA rankings.

Super Eagles land in Guinea-Bissau ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifier matchday 2 clash

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles land in Bissau for Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign matchday two against the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau.

Supercomputer predicts Nigeria's chances of qualifying for AFCON 2027 ahead of Guinea-Bissau tie

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Supercomputer predicts Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 chances after Super Eagles beat Madagascar 2-1 in qualifier, as debutants Ilenikhena and Usor completed a comeback.

2026 Ballon d'Or: Updated predicted rankings ahead of voting deadline

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2026 Ballon d’Or voting closes September 28. Mbappé and Yamal make their cases, while Kane, Yamal, Mbappé, Rodri and Messi lead the favourites for the award.

Super Eagles: Osimhen, Lookman, other players with the highest market value

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Victor Osimhen leads the five Super Eagles stars with the highest market values, joined by Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey on Transfermarkt this year.

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