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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2026 FIFA World Cup: CAF releases statement on Morocco after AFCON 2025 drama

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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe sends message to Senegal ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Obafemi Martins sends message to Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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4 months ago

CAF sends World Cup message to Nigeria, Cameroon despite missing out on 2026 edition

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Turkish pundit explains why Victor Osimhen’s departure will create problems for Galatasaray

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4 months ago

EA Sports with 4 correct picks predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup winner

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4 months ago

2026 FIFA World Cup: CAF sends message to Senegal after AFCON 2025 drama

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4 months ago

CAF has sent a message to Senegal as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada, amid ongoing legal disputes over AFCON 2025 with Morocco.

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Eric Chelle explains why he handed Super Eagles debut to multiple players in Unity Cup

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4 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle discusses giving first-team opportunities to multiple players, highlighting standout debuts from Femi Azeez and Abdullahi Bewene.

Ruben Dias shares Portugal’s ambitions at 2026 World Cup as Cristiano Ronaldo is set for last dance

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4 months ago

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has opened up on Portugal's driving force at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last dance.

Supercomputer predicts 32 teams that will make it past 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage

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5 months ago

Opta's supercomputer has predicted the 32 teams that will progress to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the best third-placed teams.

Eric Chelle explains why he made seven half-time changes during Nigeria’s 2-2 draw vs Poland

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5 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on why he made seven half-time substitutions during the 2-2 draw Poland in a friendly match in Warsaw.

Victor Osimhen: True cost of signing Super Eagles star as multiple club show interest

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5 months ago

Victor Osimhen could leave Galatasaray this summer, despite the club's unwillingness to sell him, but it would take a massive financial package for all parties.

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Supercomputer predicts who is likely to win 2026 World Cup

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5 months ago

Opta's supercomputer has predicted who is more likely to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in possibly their last outing.

Poland coach reacts after his team's 2-2 draw against Super Eagles in Warsaw

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5 months ago

Poland national team jead coach Jan Urban has shared his thoughts after his side's 2-2 draw with the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the National Stadium in Warsaw.

Ballon d'Or: Ex-England striker explains why Declan Rice cannot win prestigious award

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5 months ago

Former England striker Robbie Fowler has explained why Declan Rice cannot be compared to Steven Gerrard and is not yet ready to win the Ballon d'Or.

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