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 five 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@sportsbrief.com

1905 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Lesotho vs Nigeria WCQ: List of TV stations, live streams to watch crucial match in Polokwane

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe backs Ruben Amorim amid calls to sack Manchester United manager

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Libya goalkeeper's blunder ends World Cup dream a year after nation held Nigeria’s team at airport

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Napoli faces fresh scandal over Victor Osimhen’s transfer from Lille after leaked emails

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Super Eagles breakout star discloses big sacrifice he'll make to help Nigeria qualify for World Cup

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Mikel Obi states the difference between Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim after Chelsea boss' red card

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16 days ago

NFF reportedly lines up Nigerian legends as new coach and assistant amid plans to sack Eric Chelle

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16 days ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly contacted Augustine Eguavoen and Ladan Bosso as head coach and assistant if they part ways with Eric Chelle.

Eric Chelle: Fan threatens NFF amid they plan rumours to sack Super Eagles coach

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17 days ago

A Nigerian football fan has issued a strong warning to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after rumours emerged that they plan to sack Eric Chelle.

Ghana, Egypt, other Africans close to qualifying for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria remains hopeful

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17 days ago

Six African countries including Ghana and Egypt could wrap up their 2026 World Cup qualification on matchday nine as the Super Eagles faces an anxious wait.

Super Falcons star Plumptre places Messi, Ronaldo out of top 5 in blind ranking of greatest players

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17 days ago

Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre has left fans bewildered after ranking her top 10 greatest players, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of the top 10.

Troost-Ekong, Iwobi, Bassey and Lookman in high spirits as they arrive Super Eagles camp in SA, video

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17 days ago

The Super Eagles camp in Polokwane, South Africa, has witnessed its first set of players' arrivals as captain William Troost-Ekong leads the early birds.

Turkish club Trabzonspor makes transfer decision on Andre Onana after 4 games

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17 days ago

Turkish Super League giants Trabzonspor has decided to sign Andre Onana permanently after only four matches into his loan from Manchester United.

Super Eagles faces setback as key defender is set to miss 2026 WCQ, AFCON 2025

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17 days ago

Super Eagles will be without centre-back, Felix Agu, for the 2026 World Cup qualifier and possibly the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a serious injury.

Huge blow for Eric Chelle and Super Eagles as Noah Atubolu earns first Germany call-up

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18 days ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has lost the battle to Germany over Noah Atubolu after the SC Freiburg goalkeeper earned his first international call-up.

Boost for Super Eagles as Zimbabwe coach sends strong message to South Africa

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18 days ago

Zimbabwe national team coach Michael Nees has fired a message to Bafana Bafana, stating that his team will not back down when both sides face off in the qualifier.

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