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 four 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. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1405 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Victor Osimhen scores as Nigeria defeat Amavubi in Kigali

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Eric Chelle Releases First Super Eagles XI for World Cup...

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2 months ago

Galatasaray fan travels to Rwanda to support Osimhen during crucial WCQ match

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2 months ago

Rwandan FA release fresh statement hours before World Cup qualifier vs Nigeria

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2 months ago

Gernot Rohr reacts after Benin dropped points to help Nigeria in World Cup...

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2 months ago

"Na Finidi put us for this calculation": Nigerians react as Benin drop points in...

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2 months ago

Rwanda captain downplays Super Eagles attack ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

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2 months ago

Rwanda captain Bizimana Djihad has downplayed Super Eagles' attack ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Rwanda in Kigali tomorrow.

FIFA confirm 1st country to qualify for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria risk missing out

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2 months ago

FIFA have confirmed Japan as the first country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico after beating Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC qualifiers.

Ex-Bayern Munich star dies in China few hours before 19th birthday

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2 months ago

Former Bayern Munich World Squad youth star Guo Jiaxuan has passed away in China hours before his 19th birthday after more than a month in coma after a head injury.

Victor Osimhen gives another condition to join Galatasaray permanently: reports

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2 months ago

Galatasaray have confirmed that they will trigger Victor Osimhen's €75 million release clause but have to deal with other conditions given by the striker.

Mutiu Adepoju tells Eric Chelle one mistake to avoid against Rwanda and Zimbabwe

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2 months ago

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has told Eric Chelle one mistake he must avoid ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Ademola Lookman speaks ahead of first Super Eagles game since winning 2024 CAF POTY award

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2 months ago

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman is back with the Super Eagles for the first time since winning the award in Morocco in December 2024.

Zimbabwe star who came out of retirement fires warning to Nigeria before World Cup qualifier

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2 months ago

Former Zimbabwe's captain Knowledge Musona has come out of retirement and fired a warning to Nigeria before the 2026 World Cup qualifier match in Uyo.

Wizkid sends inspiring message to Super Eagles with 3 points at stake in Kigali

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2 months ago

Afrobeats superstar WizKid has sent a message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Players of top African team cleared at Libyan Airport, dance their way inside team's hotel

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3 months ago

Angola national team players were cleared at Libyan airport ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Group D match against Libya and they expressed their joy.

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