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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CAF sends message to Morocco after 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination by France

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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after World Cup exit

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Supercomputer predicts France vs Morocco quarter-final match

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Opta's supercomputer predicts a thrilling France vs Morocco quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup, highlighting historical encounters and player impacts.

Mysterious cat predicts France vs Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match

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France and Morocco clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, with Kylian Mbappe leading Les Bleus against the Atlas Lions’ historic ambitions.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Predicted winners of quarter-final matches

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals showcase France, Spain, Argentina, and England as they face Morocco, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway in thrilling matchups.

FIFA President sends message to Enzo Fernandez after scoring 3,000th World Cup goal

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates Enzo Fernandez after his late goal becomes the 3,000th FIFA World Cup goal, securing Argentina's victory over Egypt.

Supercomputer predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup winner after quarter-finalists were confirmed

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the quarter-finals with Switzerland's dramatic win over Colombia. Opta's supercomputer updates its predictions for potential winners.

CAF sends message to Egypt after dramatic World Cup elimination by Argentina

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CAF has sent a message to Egypt after the Pharaohs surrendered a 2-0 lead to Argentina to lose 3-2 and get eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi reacts after leading Argentina to dramatic comeback vs Egypt

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Lionel Messi reflects on Argentina's thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they rally from 2-0 down to secure a dramatic win.

FIFA releases statement on Cristiano Ronaldo after his final World Cup match

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Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup after Portugal's elimination by Spain. FIFA celebrates his record-setting journey through six tournaments.

Supercomputer predicts Argentina vs Egypt 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash

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Opta’s supercomputer favours Argentina over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash, predicting a thrilling match between Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.

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