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

1410 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit says where Galatasaray would be without Super...

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Ex-Super Eagles star blasts Chelle for excluding Premier League star from...

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South Africa release strong squad in desperate move to pick 2026 WC ticket ahead...

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8 new players invited as Eric Chelle announces 39-man provisional Super Eagles squad

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Eric Chelle has announced his first Super Eagles squad. The manager invited eight new players on the 39-man provisional squad for March international break.

Eric Chelle announces first Super Eagles squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

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Eric Chelle has announced his first Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.

Osimhen's decision set to shape Napoli's future as club battle huge financial risk

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Victor Osimhen and Napoli are set to part ways this summer and the club must move quickly to avoid a huge financial situation that could affect the club.

Salah, Partey, other African free agents this summer including 2 Super Eagles stars

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Some top African footballers will be free agents this summer as European clubs approach the transfer window and it includes two Super Eagles stars.

4 untouchable Super Eagles stars under Chelle ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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Eric Chelle will announce his first Super Eagles squad for the next round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with big names expected to start for Nigeria.

Ex-NFF President Amaju Pinnick slams Carragher for disrespecting AFCON

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Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has clapped back at English pundit Jamie Carragher over his unsavoury comments about the Africa Cup of Nations.

NFF publish statement after Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey suffered racism in England

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The Nigerian Football Federation have published a statement on social media after Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey was targeted with racist comment.

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Why Rwanda's new coach is bad news for Super Eagles

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Super Eagles' first opponent during the March international break Rwanda have appointed a new head coach with history of playing against Nigeria.

Ex Super Eagles star Taye Taiwo names and reflects on the best year of his career

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Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has opened up on the greatest year of his professional football career and how it was the turning point for him.

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