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

Author's articles

Galatasaray coach reacts after losing first UCL match in Victor Osimhen’s absence

Football

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AFCON 2027 qualifier: Saudi-based star hints at Super Eagles call-up, to replace injured Osimhen

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a month ago

Lionel Messi acquires Spanish club: 10 active footballers who own clubs

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a month ago

Ex-Liverpool and Super Eagles eligible star searches for new club through LinkedIn

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a month ago

Ballon d'Or 2026: Petr Cech snubs Kane, Mbappe and Yamal as he names his preferred choice

Football

a month ago

2026 Ballon d'Or: Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and other nominees who won no trophy

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a month ago

UEFA Champions League: Jose Mourinho reacts after Real Madrid beat Inter Milan

Football

a month ago

Jose Mourinho's return to the UEFA Champions League saw Real Madrid edge his former club Inter Milan 2-1, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde.

Galatasaray coach reacts as Osimhen is set to miss Champions League clash vs Sporting

Football

a month ago

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk discusses key absences, including Osimhen and Lemina, ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon.

Eguavoen named Super Falcons interim coach for 2028 Olympics qualifying matches

Football

a month ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed technical director Augustine Eguavoen as the interim head coach of the Super Eagles after Justine Madugu's resignation.

2026 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after France Football announces 30-man shortlist

Football

a month ago

France Football reveals the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with PSG dominating nominees. Messi and other World Cup stars lead a race for the award.

2026 Ballon d'Or: France Football releases 30-man nominees list for men's award

Football

a month ago

France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or have announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 men's award as Paris Saint-Germain players lead the list.

Super Eagles set to face Russia in friendly match in October

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a month ago

Nigeria and Russia will meet in an international friendly on October 6, 2026, at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, following their last encounter in June 2025.

Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: Mysterious cat predicts Champions League match

Football

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Jose Mourinho reunites with Inter Milan on September 8 in the Champions League, as Real Madrid aims for glory amid predictions from the famous cat Nimbus Pronos.