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

2280 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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AFCON 2025: FIFA sends message to CAF ahead of verdict on Senegal's case

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FIFA has reportedly notified CAF of its stance on Senegal ahead of the verdict on the disruption that happened during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi mourns the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, after a car accident. Tributes pour in as the football world expresses condolences.

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CAF's head of referees warns African goalkeepers on towel use after controversy at AFCON 2025, highlighting concerns over gamesmanship and distractions.

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Sadio Mane's leadership in the AFCON 2025 final restored Senegal's focus after a controversial penalty. Mamadou Niang discloses crucial moments of the match.

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Turkish commentator hails Victor Osimhen's impact on Galatasaray in the Champions League as they prepare for a crucial clash against Manchester City.

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National Sports Commission's DG confirms contract extension talks with Super Eagles' coach Eric Chelle following a third-place finish at AFCON 2025.

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CAF has scheduled a hearing for January 27, 2026, to address the AFCON 2025 final controversies involving Pape Thiaw and the Senegal-Morocco incident.

AFCON 2025 final: Footage discloses what Regragui told Brahim Diaz after winger missed penalty

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Brahim Diaz's crucial penalty miss in the AFCON 2025 final leads to Senegal’s victory, inciting controversy and fury from Morocco head coach Walid Regragui.

AFCON 2025: Pape Gueye sends message to Sadio Mane a week after Senegal beat Morocco

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Pape Gueye praises Sadio Mane for his leadership during AFCON 2025's chaotic final, where Gueye scored the winning goal for Senegal against Morocco.

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