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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European countries to boycott World Cup as UEFA push against FIFA Forward Enterprise

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Ex-NFF President Amaju Pinnick defends FIFA Forward Enterprise amid controversies

Football

3 months ago

Marcus Rashford sends message to Barcelona as he returns to Manchester United after loan spell

Football

3 months ago

WAFCON 2026: Chelsea Women backs Super Falcons to win despite opening loss to Malawi

Football

3 months ago

2026 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings emerge as World Cup hype cools

Football

3 months ago

CAF releases statement on proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise by Gianni Infantino

Football

3 months ago

FIFA opens case against Argentina and Spain after chaotic end to 2026 World Cup final

Football

3 months ago

FIFA has launched a case against Argentina after final post-match violence, while investigating political banners displayed after the semi-final win over England.

Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national team with emotional statement after World Cup

Football

3 months ago

Neymar confirms his retirement from Brazil’s national team after a stellar career, finishing as Brazil's all-time top scorer with 80 goals, surpassing Pelé's record.

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu reacts after disappointing 3-2 loss to Malawi

Football

3 months ago

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu defends his tactics after the shocking 3-2 loss to Malawi in WAFCON 2026, raising concerns over World Cup qualification hopes.

Super Falcons set 2 unwanted records with WAFCON 2026 opener loss to Malawi

Football

3 months ago

Nigeria's Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi in WAFCON 2026, setting unwanted records and facing a daunting path ahead.

Stanley Nwabali sends message to Chiamaka Nnadozie after WAFCON 2026 opener nightmare

Football

3 months ago

Chiamaka Nnadozie faced criticism after the Super Falcons lost 3-2 to Malawi in their WAFCON 2026 opener, as Stanley Nwabali shows support amid the backlash.

Super Falcons lose opening WAFCON 2026 match to debutants Malawi

Football

3 months ago

The Scorchers of Malawi have announced themselves with a 3-2 victory over 10-time champions Nigeria in their debut Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 match.

Kanyinsola Ajayi storms to Commonwealth Games 100m final in Glasgow

Athletics

3 months ago

Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi qualifies for the 100m final at the Commonwealth Games, clocking 9.93 seconds amid rain, aiming for historic gold in Glasgow.

FIFA President sends message to Nicolas Otamendi after his post-World Cup retirement

Football

3 months ago

FIFA President pays tribute to Nicolas Otamendi after he retired from international football after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain.

FIFA sends message to Zinedine Zidane after becoming France coach

Football

3 months ago

FIFA welcomes Zinedine Zidane as France head coach after Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure. Zidane aims to lead Les Bleus to UEFA Euro 2028 and FIFA World Cup 2030.

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