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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Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 quarter-final opponents confirmed after beating Egypt 6-2

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Super Falcons reach WAFCON 2026 quarter-final after 6-2 win over Egypt

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FIFA reacts to claims Gianni Infantino offered Morocco 2030 World Cup final

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Egypt coach sends message to Super Falcons ahead of decisive WAFCON 2026 match

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso explains why he gave Mudryk his first match in 615 days

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Iniesta tells Barcelona to reverse decision on Osimhen amid Atletico’s stance on Alvarez

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Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta backs Victor Osimhen as the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski, amid complications in pursuing Julian Alvarez.

Super Falcons coach speaks ahead of high-stakes WAFCON 2026 match vs Egypt

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Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu discusses Nigeria's pathway to the quarter-finals against Egypt, despite key suspensions, after mixed Group C results.

Juventus drop pursuit of Victor Osimhen over clause in his Galatasaray deal

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Juventus will not sign Victor Osimhen this summer even if they can afford him because of a clause Napoli inserted in the deal that sold him to Galatasaray.

FIFA President Infantino sends message to Mbappe after record-breaking 2026 World Cup

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrates Kylian Mbappe’s record-breaking 2026 World Cup performance, where he claimed his second consecutive Golden Boot

Jordan FA releases strong statement, accuses Infantino of blackmail as pressure mounts on FIFA boss

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Jordan FA President Prince Ali Al Hussein publicly accuses FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino of withholding prize money and political blackmail.

Xabi Alonso issues update on Mykhailo Mudryk as he reunites with Chelsea squad in Hong Kong

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Chelsea's Xabi Alonso confirms that Mykhailo Mudryk rejoined the squad in Hong Kong after an 18-month doping ban, with potential selection for Juventus match.

Arsene Wenger clarifies his duties at FIFA amid backlash over Gianni Infantino’s actions

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Arsene Wenger clarifies his FIFA duties amidst controversy over the FIFA Forward Enterprise, distancing himself from strategic decisions by Gianni Infantino.

Galatasaray makes final decision on Osimhen’s future amid interest from Barcelona, EPL clubs

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Galatasaray have made their final decision on Super Eagles forward Victor's Osimhen's future amid transfer interest from top European clubs this summer.

FIFA releases statement on alleged Gianni Infantino’s call to Donald Trump after FFE failure

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FIFA denies Gianni Infantino sought political support from Trump amid backlash over the suspended FIFA Forward Enterprise programme and mounting leadership pressure.

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