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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Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener, as predicted by Opta’s supercomputer for a thrilling encounter.

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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, but his studs-up challenge on Aissa Mandi sparked controversy over potential preferential treatment.

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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, equalling Miroslav Klose as all-time top scorer.

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Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz provides update on Thomas Partey's visa denial for the World Cup match against Panama, linked to serious charges in England.

CAF releases statement on Senegal ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup opener vs France

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CAF has issued a statement on Senegal as they prepare to face France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic rematch 24 years after their 2002 victory.

Supercomputer predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match between France and Senegal

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Opta's supercomputer predicts the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between France and Senegal, highlighting their rivalry since the historic 2002 encounter.

France vs Senegal: Mysterious cat predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup match

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Nimbus Pronos predicts the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between France and Senegal, rekindling memories of their 2002 World Cup clash.

Super Eagles star considers international retirement after World Cup miss and call-up snub

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Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar is contemplating retirement from international football to focus on his club career, as he considers his future ambitions.

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