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

1927 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Andre Onana attacks fan who asked him for selfie after Cameroon's loss to Cape Verde

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a month ago

Asisat Oshoala reacts after NFF singled out Cyriel Dessers for criticism vs South Africa

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a month ago

"Buy calculators": SA sports minister sends message to Nigerians as Super Eagles WC hopes fade

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a month ago

Rohr, Benin pressure CAF and FIFA over South Africa’s 3 points deduction after beating Lesotho

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a month ago

Hugo Broos reacts to Calvin Bassey’s handball goal, questions Super Eagles tactics

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a month ago

Eric Chelle reacts after draw vs South Africa shatters Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes

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a month ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts about the draw against South Africa, which dealt a blow to Nigeria's World Cup chances.

Dessers in for Osimhen, Troost-Ekong returns in Eric Chelle's Super Eagles XI vs South Africa

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a month ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Galatasaray fans attack Rwandan defender for injuring Victor Osimhen

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a month ago

Galatasaray fans have taken to Instagram to attack Rwandan defender Claude Niyomugabo after his challenge on Victor Osimhen injured their striker.

South Africa vs Nigeria WCQ: List of TV stations, live streams to watch key clash in Bloemfontein

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a month ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Eric Chelle speaks about Victor Osimhen's absence for South Africa clash: “We are together”

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a month ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has spoken about Victor Osimhen's absence for the South Africa clash after the striker got injured against Rwanda on Saturday.

Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa’s impending three-point deduction ahead of 2026 WCQ

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a month ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle shares his thoughts about the three-point deduction FIFA could impose on South Africa for Teboho Mokoena's mistake.

Super Eagles stars boast ahead of facing South Africa: “We are going to the World Cup”

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a month ago

Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali have shared their thoughts about the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against South Africa.

Super Falcons star wins first award in England after making debut for new club

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a month ago

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was named Player of the Match during her debut for Brighton & Hove Albion Women against Aston Villa Women.

Super Eagles captain Ekong defends Nwabali after antics vs Rwanda: “We can't do without him”

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a month ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has spoken in defence of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali amid criticism from Nigerians, stressing his importance to the team.

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