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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Guinea-Bissau confirm squad release date for Nigeria, Tanzania AFCON 2027 qualifiers

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a month ago

FIFA sends message to Lionel Messi ahead of farewell game for Argentina

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a month ago

Ex-Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman mourns as his wife dies of cancer at 65

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a month ago

Lionel Messi returns to Argentina national team despite announcing international retirement

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a month ago

Diego Simeone backs Messi over Yamal and Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Football

a month ago

Diego Simeone backs Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup display while dismissing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe as top contenders.

Taiwo Awoniyi hints at direction post-retirement, graduates from PFA Business School

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a month ago

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi graduates with merit in Global Football Sport Directorship from PFA Business School, becoming a top Premier League alumnus.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder challenges Yamal and Mbappe’s Ballon d'Or claims

Football

a month ago

Fabián Ruiz enters the 2026 Ballon d’Or race after winning the Champions League and World Cup, making a compelling case against Mbappé and Yamal for the prize.

UEFA announces stadiums to host 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals

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a month ago

UEFA confirms Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the 2029 Champions League final, beating Wembley Stadium, while Bayern Munich’s ground stages the 2028 final.

Top African footballers who retired after 2026 World Cup amid Édouard Mendy's announcement

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a month ago

Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez and Édouard Mendy lead African football legends retiring after the 2026 World Cup, ending a defining era for national teams in Africa.

Comparing Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal stats as both lay claim to 2026 Ballon d'Or

Football

a month ago

Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal make their cases for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Compare their goals, assists, trophies, World Cup credentials and stats this year.

Pro Ref suspends 2 VAR officials after wrongly allowing Erling Haaland’s goal

Football

a month ago

Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus stood down after a controversial VAR error in Sunday’s Manchester derby saw Erling Haaland’s goal wrongly allowed by Pro Ref.

Lamine Yamal sparks Ballon d'Or rivalry after his comment about Kylian Mbappe

Football

a month ago

Lamine Yamal challenges Kylian Mbappe in the 2026 Ballon d’Or race as France Football names Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele among its 30-man shortlist for 2026.

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Madagascar confirm date to release squad to face Nigeria

Football

a month ago

Madagascar coach Corentin Martins will name his AFCON 2027 squad to face Nigeria and Tanzania qualifiers, while Nigeria’s squad date remains unknown.

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