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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Besiktas sets asking price for Super Eagles captain amid interest from Saudi clubs

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Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s team lost to Akor Adams’ Venezia

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3 months ago

Justine Madugu speaks ahead of Super Falcons’ WAFCON 2026 opener vs Malawi

Football

3 months ago

Cape Verde star's brilliant strike vs Argentina wins 2026 FIFA World Cup’s best goal

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3 months ago

Jayden Adams girlfriend Aqueelah reacts to fake news after Mamelodi Sundowns star’s burial

Football

3 months ago

Kylian Mbappe writes open letter to French fans after finishing 4th at 2026 World Cup

Football

3 months ago

FIFA sends message to Kylian Mbappe after becoming World Cup all-time top scorer

Football

3 months ago

FIFA applauds Kylian Mbappe after winning the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the all-time top scorer with 22 goals surpassing Lionel Messi.

Nigeria vs Malawi: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch WAFCON 2026

Football

3 months ago

Nigeria's Super Falcons begin their WAFCON 2026 campaign against Malawi. The match is crucial for World Cup qualification, with live coverage on multiple channels.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni finally breaks silence after 2026 World Cup final loss

Football

3 months ago

Lionel Scaloni shares an emotional message following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, reflecting on the journey and fans' support.

Oleksandr Usyk sends message to Anthony Joshua after victory over Kristian Prenga

Boxing

3 months ago

Anthony Joshua returned to boxing after a lengthy absence, earning a second-round KO against Kristian Prenga, with Oleksandr Usyk praising his comeback on Instagram.

Anthony Joshua: How much he earned after knocking out Kristian Prenga in 2nd round

Boxing

3 months ago

Anthony Joshua made a modest paycheck on his return to professional boxing on July 26, 2026, defeating Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout in Jeddah.

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk reacts as Victor Osimhen’s side loses to Monza in pre-season

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray suffered a 2-0 defeat against AC Monza. Coach Okan Buruk highlighted player development over results during pre-season amidst tactical decisions.

FIFA sends message to Jurgen Klopp after his appointment as Germany national team coach

Football

3 months ago

FIFA welcomes Jürgen Klopp as Germany national team new head coach after Julian Nagelsmann’s exit following the disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

Akor Adams: Super Eagles star's salary emerges after surprise Venezia move

Football

3 months ago

Akor Adams' salary new salary at Venezia has been published online amid claims he joined the newly promoted Italian Serie A club because of finances.

English media hypes up Arsenal star Declan Rice as 2026 Ballon d'Or race heats up

Football

3 months ago

Declan Rice, Arsenal's key midfielder, is a contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after helping win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.

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