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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Victor Osimhen releases statement after Eric Chelle’s claims about his Super Eagles’ absence

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2026 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after PSG win UEFA Champions League final

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2026 Unity Cup final: Eric Chelle announces Super Eagles' lineup to face Jamaica

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PSG vs Arsenal: Mysterious cat predicts UEFA Champions League final

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PSG vs Arsenal: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch Champions League final

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UEFA Champions League final: Supercomputer predicts PSG vs Arsenal

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Opta’s supercomputer has predicted the outcome of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at Puskas Arena.

Nigeria vs Jamaica: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch Unity Cup final

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria clash with Jamaica's Reggae Boyz in the 2026 Unity Cup final. Both teams aim for victory after semi-final wins of 2-0.

Jamaica coach sends message to Super Eagles ahead of 2026 Unity Cup final

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Rudolph Speid, Jamaica’s head coach, sends a message to Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup final, anticipating a thrilling rematch after last year's penalty defeat.

Femi Azeez makes surprising admission after scoring two goals on his Super Eagles debut

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Femi Azeez makes a surprising admission after scoring twice on his Super Eagles debut against Zimbabwe, impressing coach Eric Chelle in the Unity Cup semi-final.

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Eric Chelle discloses what motivated Super Eagles at AFCON 2025 despite World Cup miss

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle discusses the motivation behind Nigeria’s strong performance at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, following World Cup disappointment.

Unity Cup: Zimbabwe coach Kaitano Tembo opens up on why Warriors lost to Nigeria

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Kaitano Tembo discusses the Warriors’ 2-0 loss to Nigeria in the Unity Cup, highlighting missed chances and the need for improvement in the final third.

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Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite scoring two goals on his Super Eagles debut

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Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite his debut brace as Nigeria defeats Zimbabwe 2-0 in the Unity Cup semi-final, advancing to face India or Jamaica.

2026 Unity Cup: Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reflects on Nigeria's 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup, praising debutants Femi Azeez and NPFL stars ahead of the final.

Unity Cup: Eric Chelle announces Super Eagles' starting lineup to face Zimbabwe

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed his starting lineup to face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the 2026 Unity Cup at The Valley in Charlton.

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