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.

3202 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a congratulatory message to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon after qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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Jose Mourinho discloses a secret chapter of his career, disclosing he nearly became Manchester United manager in 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson left.

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Somali referee Omar Artan, denied a US visa, reflects on his historic UEFA Super Cup appointment amid challenges, marking a significant achievement for him.

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Arsenal suffered a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, as Mikel Arteta highlighted the need for improvement ahead of the new season.

CAF confirms Super Falcons’ 2027 World Cup playoff opponent after WAFCON elimination

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Super Falcons face South Africa on August 13, 2026, in a World Cup playoff after their WAFCON quarter-final loss to Cameroon ended automatic qualification hopes.

Super Falcons send message to Nigerians after painful WAFCON 2026 elimination

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Super Falcons sent a message of appreciation to Nigerian football fans after their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations elimination at the hands of Cameroon.

2027 FIFA Women's World Cup: How Super Falcons could qualify despite WAFCON 2026 exit

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria could still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup despite a quarter-final exit at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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