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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Mikel Arteta’s salary emerges as Arsenal prepares new contract for manager

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Mikel Arteta gives four-word answer about Arsenal’s chances of relegation

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Video: Kylian Mbappe finally reacts to dictator memes on social media

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Kylian Mbappe responds to dictator memes and military images, calling them partly funny but warning they expose ignorance of history’s devastating human cost.

Ola Aina: Super Eagles star reacts as he's forced to wash teammates boots after losing in training

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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina washes Nottingham Forest teammates’ boots after losing a training game, skips Liam Delap’s pair as he was on the losing team too.

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Boost for Eric Chelle as Paul Onuachu returns from injury

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Paul Onuachu returns to Trabzonspor training after an injury scare, easing Nigeria coach Eric Chelle’s concerns ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers in September.

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Jamal Musiala returns for Bayern Munich, scores against Bodo/Glimt and posts ‘grateful’ after doctors identify the cause of his pre-season collapses in August.

Lionel Messi leads 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees with most nominations

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Lionel Messi earns his 17th Ballon d’Or nomination, moving within one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record 18, as Mbappé and Kane lead the 2026 challengers in London.

Ballon d'Or: Arsenal star Declan Rice names player to win award, snubs Mbappe and Yamal

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Declan Rice backs Harry Kane for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after the midfielder earned his second nomination, following Arsenal’s EPL title and Champions League run.

Champions League: How much Victor Osimhen’s absence cost Galatasaray

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Galatasaray lost 3-1 to Sporting Lisbon as Victor Osimhen missed out, with Sinan Engin blaming his absence and losing €2.1m in prize money for Galatasaray.

George Ilenikhena’s salary in Saudi Arabia emerges ahead of first Super Eagles call-up

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Saudi-based striker George Ilenikhena earns a mouthwatering salary at 20 years even before earning his first call-up for the Nigerian national team.

Champions League: Why Manchester United’s return vs Sabah FK is on Thursday

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Why Manchester United face Sabah FK on an unusual Thursday Champions League night at Old Trafford, as UEFA’s opening-matchday schedule breaks with tradition.

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