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.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Predicted winners of quarter-final matches

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FIFA President sends message to Enzo Fernandez after scoring 3,000th World Cup goal

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Supercomputer predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup winner after quarter-finalists were confirmed

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CAF sends message to Egypt after dramatic World Cup elimination by Argentina

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CAF has sent a message to Egypt after the Pharaohs surrendered a 2-0 lead to Argentina to lose 3-2 and get eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi reacts after leading Argentina to dramatic comeback vs Egypt

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Lionel Messi reflects on Argentina's thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they rally from 2-0 down to secure a dramatic win.

FIFA releases statement on Cristiano Ronaldo after his final World Cup match

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Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup after Portugal's elimination by Spain. FIFA celebrates his record-setting journey through six tournaments.

Supercomputer predicts Argentina vs Egypt 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash

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Opta’s supercomputer favours Argentina over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash, predicting a thrilling match between Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after playing his final FIFA World Cup match vs Spain

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Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final match at the FIFA World Cup after Spain eliminated Portugal in the Round of 16 thanks to Mikel Merino's late goal

Portugal vs Spain: Mysterious cat predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup R16 match

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Nimbus Pronos predicts the intense Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Cristiano Ronaldo may play his final match.

UEFA releases statement on FIFA's decision on Folarin Balogun ahead of Belgium clash

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UEFA criticises FIFA's decision to clear Folarin Balogun for the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium, following a controversial suspension of his red card.

Supercomputer predicts Portugal vs Spain 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash

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Opta’s supercomputer predicts a tense Round of 16 tie at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Portugal and Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo possibly playing his final match.

Ballon d'Or’s latest update gives Messi and Ronaldo another chance to win award

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could win another Ballon d'Or after recent updates, with both players competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as favourites.

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