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 bold message to Super Eagles stars ahead of AFCON 2027Q vs Madagascar

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5 players who could replace Victor Osimhen in Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles XI to face Madagascar

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Nigeria vs Madagascar: Super Eagles’ predicted lineup for AFCON 2027 qualifier

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a month ago

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Inside $200m payday for British heavyweight blockbuster

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Super Eagles captain Ndidi shares why Besiktas teammate chose Benin over Nigeria

Football

a month ago

Aina, Nwabali and 3 others pick Osimhen in Super Eagles 5-a-side team, snub Yekini

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CAF official explains why Black Stars travelled to Ivory Coast on Ghana Air Force plane

Football

a month ago

Ghana Black Stars fly to Bouake on a Ghana Air Force plane for their AFCON 2027 qualifier against Ivory Coast, as reason emerges for the unusual away travel choice.

AFCON 2027Q: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch Nigeria vs Madagascar

Football

a month ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on September 25, with broadcasting details available.

Victor Osimhen's injury record amid fans' claims he intentionally skips Super Eagles duty

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen's injury record has been examined after some insinuations on social media that he fakes injuries to intentionally skip national team duty.

Top 5 highest-paid Super Eagles star in Victor Osimhen’s absence at AFCON 2027q camp

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen is Nigeria's highest-paid player, but is currently out injured leaving Ademola Lookman to take the honour among those currently in camp.

Victor Osimhen spotted at Lagos restaurant wearing Galatasaray jersey

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen was spotted at a Lagos restaurant donning his Galatasaray match jersey after withdrawing from Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifier squad due to injury.

CAF names Super Eagles star in top 10 young players to watch during AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Football

a month ago

CAF names Nigeria’s George Ilenikhena among 10 young players to watch as the Super Eagles begin AFCON 2027 qualifiers without injured Victor Osimhen in Africa.

Super Eagles new invitee describes his emotional reaction after receiving Eric Chelle’s call

Football

a month ago

New invitee Isaac James admits he cried after receiving his first Super Eagles call-up from Éric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen arrives in Nigeria on private jet despite withdrawing from Super Eagles squad

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen arrives in Lagos on a private jet after withdrawing from Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifying squad with a groin injury sustained at Galatasaray.

Michael Kayode explains why he rejected Nigeria after earning first Italy call-up

Football

a month ago

Brentford defender Michael Kayode discloses Nigeria contacted him before his first Italy call-up, and explains why he chose the Azzurri over the Super Eagles.

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