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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NSC DG provides update on Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle’s contract amid Algerian links

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Jayden Adams' father breaks silence amid rumours of his son’s cause of death

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Jayden Adams' girlfriend breaks silence after South African World Cup star's tragic death

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe pays tribute as Jayden Adams tragically dies at 25

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FIFA President sends message to South Africa as World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25

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CAF reacts as South Africa’s World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25

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2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final matchup confirmed after Spain beat Belgium

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France and Spain will face off in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Morocco and Belgium, respectively in the quarter-final.

Super Eagles sends message to Benjamin Fredrick after his promotion to Brentford first team

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Brentford promotes Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick to the first team with a new four-year contract, as the Super Eagles celebrate his Premier League ambitions.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe sends message to Morocco after historic World Cup run

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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe praised Morocco's historic quarter-final run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating their unprecedented achievements for Africa.

FIFA sends message to Morocco after World Cup history despite quarter-final elimination

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FIFA praised the Atlas Lions of Morocco after their quarter-final elimination by France in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting their historic achievements.

Kylian Mbappe provides update on his injury after ankle knock against Morocco

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Kylian Mbappe confirms he is fit after an ankle injury in France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, contributing one goal and an assist ahead of the semi-finals.

Spain vs Belgium: Mysterious cat predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final

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3 months ago

Spain and Belgium clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final after both secured convincing Round of 16 victories, with predictions favouring La Roja to advance.

Mohamed Salah makes bold promise to Egyptians after painful World Cup elimination by Argentina

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Mohamed Salah addresses Egypt's dramatic World Cup exit, promising fans that this journey is just the beginning despite the heart-wrenching defeat to Argentina.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Supercomputer predicts Spain vs Belgium quarter-final clash

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Spain and Belgium clash in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Spain holding a massive chance of victory based on Opta's supercomputer predictions.

2026 FIFA World Cup: How much Morocco earned after quarter-final elimination by France

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Morocco earned huge prize money from the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a quarter-final exit, following a 2-0 defeat by France, from participation and advancement fees.

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