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.

3205 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Lionel Messi sends message to Spain ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup final

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Tuchel defends tactical substitutions after Argentina knocked England out of 2026 World Cup

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Lionel Messi becomes favourite to win 2026 Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to World Cup final

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2026 FIFA World Cup Final Confirmed After Argentina Beat England

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Achraf Hakimi finally breaks silence after Morocco’s elimination

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FIFA President sends message to Spain after reaching first World Cup final in 16 years

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Supercomputer predicts World Cup winner after Spain eliminated France in semi-final

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2 months ago

Opta's supercomputer has predicted the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain, England and Argentina left in the tournament after France's exit.

Stanley Nwabali’s agent gives reason Super Eagles goalkeeper left Chippa United before returning again

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2 months ago

Stanley Nwabali's agent Mohammed Lawal has opened up on why Super Eagles goalkeeper left Chippa United in February before returning to the club in July.

Luis de la Fuente provides Lamine Yamal injury update after World Cup win over France

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2 months ago

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente reassures fans as Lamine Yamal, pivotal in the semi-final win over France, has no known injury ahead of the World Cup final.

Kylian Mbappe questions Didier Deschamps’ tactics in France’s World Cup loss to Spain

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Kylian Mbappe has questioned the tactics deployed by French head coach Didier Deschamps during France's 2-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup semi-final.

2026 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after Spain beat France in FIFA World Cup semi-final

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2 months ago

The 2026 Ballon d'Or has taken a major shift after Spain defeated France in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and reach their first final in 16 years.

Super Eagles aims dig at France after Les Bleus lost to Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-final

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2 months ago

Super Eagles official X account aimed a stylish jab at France after Les Bleus 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final 2-0 loss to Spain, which ended their run to the final.

Ademola Lookman explains key difference between Italian Serie A and German Bundesliga

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2 months ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has explained the major difference between the German Bundesliga and the Italian Serie A having played in both.

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Lamine Yamal doubles down on France warning ahead of World Cup semi-final

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2 months ago

Spain winger Lamine Yamal insists his team is not afraid of France ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, backed by past victories and unwavering confidence.

Supercomputer predicts England vs Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final

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2 months ago

England faces Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after both teams' quarter-final victories. Opta's supercomputer prediction favours England.

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