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.

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CAF has broken down Eric Chelle's 24-man Super Eagles squad into three major categories ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his squad for the September-October international break, including the AFCON 2027 qualifiers and Russia friendly.

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Manchester United back Michael Carrick despite four points from four games. Fabrizio Romano reveals Carrick’s future after home losses to City and Brighton.

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Madagascar name Corentin Martins’ 25-man squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria, with the Super Eagles set to host the Group L clash in Uyo on Friday.

Man Utd legend makes Ballon d'Or case for Messi after winning his record 49th career trophy

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David Beckham backs Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after the Argentine scored and assisted in Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup victory, his 49th career trophy.

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