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

1930 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Osimhen, Lookman, others arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

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Samuel Chukwueze's mega salary at Fulham is second only to Bernd Leno's £130k per week

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a month ago

Fenerbahce propose huge offer to Ademola Lookman despite Atalanta's tough stance

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a month ago

Kelechi Iheanacho joins Celtic after Sevilla “rescinded” his contract

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a month ago

Victor Boniface's new salary emerges after joining Werder Bremen on loan on deadline day

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a month ago

Victor Boniface opens up on who convinced him to join Werder Bremen after failed AC Milan move

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a month ago

Oshoala, Ajibade and other Super Falcons stars who joined new clubs after WAFCON 2025

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a month ago

Super Falcons stars have made moves after winning WAFCON 2025. Top star Asisat Oshoala recently joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal Women on a two-year contract.

Chelsea re-sign Nigeria-eligible player 33 days after selling him to Strasbourg, loan him out

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a month ago

Chelsea have raised eyebrows after re-signing Ishe Samuels-Smith 33 days after selling him to fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg, after which he was loaned to Swansea.

After snubbing Peller, Super Falcons star Abiodun meets US streamer iShowSpeed, invites him to Lagos

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a month ago

Super Falcons star Deborah Abiodun met US streamer iShowSpeed and challenged him to a ball-juggling contest, after which she invited him to visit Nigeria.

Kelechi Iheanacho: Sevilla terminate Super Eagles forward's contract on deadline day

Football

a month ago

Spanish La Liga side Sevilla have mutually terminated Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho's contract after one year at the club and is set to join a new club.

Deadline day: Boniface, Chukwueze and other Super Eagles stars who joined new clubs

Football

a month ago

Four Super Eagles forwards secure moves to new clubs on the summer transfer deadline day, while African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman stayed at Atalanta.

Calvin Bassey reacts after Estevao Willian embarrassed him with sublime skill

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has reacted after Chelsea youngster Estevao Willian dribbled past him multiple times during Fulham's 2-0 defeat.

Nwabali gives SA player savage look after saving his penalty ahead of South Africa vs Nigeria, video

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a month ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed his dissatisfaction after saving a penalty during Chippa United's 3-0 home loss to Orlando Pirates in the PSL.

Sunday Oliseh urges drastic action against NFF if Super Eagles miss out on 2026 World Cup

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a month ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has called for the overhauling of the board of the Nigeria Football Federation if the team fails to qualify for the World Cup.

Luis Suarez spits at Seattle Sounders staff after Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final

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a month ago

Luis Suarez is in trouble in the United States after spitting at Seattle Sounders' chief of security following Inter Miami's loss in the 2025 Leagues Cup final.

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