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.

2747 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mikel Obi reacts to CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

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Mikel Obi criticises CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title after Morocco's appeal, highlighting concerns of fairness and accountability.

CAF President sends message to DR Congo, Senegal ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria misses out

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe remarks on the historic representation of 10 African nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following DR Congo's playoff win over Jamaica.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria, Cameroon, top African countries that missed out

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FIFA confirms all 48 participants for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. DR Congo secures Africa's 10th slot, while top teams like Nigeria miss out.

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Victor Osimhen celebrates Victor Boniface's return from a knee injury after months of setbacks, as Werder Bremen prepares to ease him back into training.

FIFA sends message to DR Congo after qualifying for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria awaits CAS verdict

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FIFA congratulates DR Congo on their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, marking 52 years since their last appearance in Germany in 1974.

Eric Chelle names Super Eagles XI to face Jordan in friendly in Antalya

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup to face the Chivalrous Ones of Jordan in an international friendly match in Antalya.

DR Congo beats Jamaica, qualifies for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria awaits CAS ruling

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The Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica, with Axel Tuanzebe scoring the decisive goal in extra time.

CAF sends message to DR Congo ahead of World Cup playoff vs Jamaica as Nigeria awaits CAS verdict

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CAF expresses support for DR Congo as they prepare to face Jamaica in the 2026 World Cup playoff final, aiming for their first World Cup appearance in over 50 years.

Super Eagles legend sends message to Ghanaians as GFA sacks Otto Addo ahead of World Cup

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Super Eagles legend Victor Ikpeba reassures Ghanaians after Otto Addo's sacking as coach, citing Nigeria's 1998 World Cup experience amidst uncertain preparations.

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