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 five 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@sportsbrief.com

1892 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Stanley Nwabali reacts to Nigerians’ criticism after Super Eagles qualify for World Cup playoff

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FIFA breaks silence after Nigeria qualifies for 2026 World Cup playoff

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Super Eagles captain fires subtle response to Aubameyang ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon World Cup playoff

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Aubameyang sends message to Nigeria ahead of facing Gabon in World Cup playoff

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South Africa sends message to Nigeria after Super Eagles help Bafana Bafana qualify for World Cup

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28 countries that have qualified for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria books playoff spot

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Rwanda releases statement after costing Super Eagles automatic World Cup ticket

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6 days ago

The Rwandan FA has published a statement on social media after their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier ended in a 3-0 loss to South Africa, costing Nigeria.

Donald Trump makes another 2026 World Cup threat as Super Eagles book playoffs spot

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7 days ago

US President Donald Trump makes a statement that threatens the organisation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Super Eagles booked playoffs spot.

Akor Adams shares Victor Osimhen’s advice to him in 2019 after both helped Nigeria reach WC playoffs

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Super Eagles new boy Akor Adams discloses the advice Victor Osimhen gave him in 2019 after the Galatasaray star assisted his first goal for Nigeria.

Nigeria learns opponent after Osimhen’s hat trick powers Super Eagles into WCQ playoffs

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Super Eagles have discovered their opponents for the CAF World Cup qualifying playoffs after Victor Osimhen's hat trick powered the team to a 4-0 win over Benin.

Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles crush Benin to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive

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7 days ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has spoken after the team crushed Benin Republic 4-0 to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive.

Chiamaka Nnadozie recreates Austin Milado's Super Eagles song, cheers Nigeria ahead of WCQ vs Benin

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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic.

Ekong dropped, Adams starts as Chelle announces starting 11 for crucial 2026 WCQ vs Benin

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7 days ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting XI for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.

South Africa suffers major setback as Nigeria receives much-needed boost in WCQ

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7 days ago

South Africa has encountered a major setback ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Rwanda after a key player withdrew due to injury.

Eric Chelle notes key challenge that could cost Super Eagles victory against Benin Republic

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8 days ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on the difficulties the team experienced during the October 2025 international break and how it affected.

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