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

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FIFA President sends message to Cameroon after beating Nigeria to qualify for 2027 WWC

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CAF confirms Super Falcons’ 2027 World Cup playoff opponent after WAFCON elimination

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Super Falcons face South Africa on August 13, 2026, in a World Cup playoff after their WAFCON quarter-final loss to Cameroon ended automatic qualification hopes.

Super Falcons send message to Nigerians after painful WAFCON 2026 elimination

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Super Falcons sent a message of appreciation to Nigerian football fans after their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations elimination at the hands of Cameroon.

2027 FIFA Women's World Cup: How Super Falcons could qualify despite WAFCON 2026 exit

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria could still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup despite a quarter-final exit at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

WAFCON 2026: How much Super Falcons earned despite quarter-final elimination

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria earned a modest prize money after their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations elimination by Cameroon in the quarter-final.

Super Falcons eliminated from WAFCON 2026 after 1-0 defeat to rivals Cameroon

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 loss to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.

Super Falcons' WAFCON 2026 semi-final opponent confirmed if they beat Cameroon

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have discovered their opponents in the semi-final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations if they beat Cameroon in the quarter-final.

Villarreal coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s fight with Santiago Mourino

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Villarreal coach Inigo Perez criticises Victor Osimhen's behaviour in a pre-season clash, highlighting tensions during the 2-1 victory over Galatasaray at Rams Park.

NFF denies asking Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President amid controversies

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NFF clarifies false claims on social media, denying calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, linking confusion to misreported statements by Norwegian FA.

Lionel Messi: Pain as Argentina star loses father days after World Cup 2026

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Lionel Messi's father Jorge has sadly passed away at the age of 68 after prolonged battle with illness according to multiple reports in Argentina.

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