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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Ex-Super Eagles goalie rallies support for Stanley Nwabali: “Now that he's down”

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Zimbabwe coach send message to Super Eagles ahead of Unity Cup clash

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Champions League final: Declan Rice explains what Arsenal need to beat PSG

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Super Eagles legend discloses when he knew Arsenal would win Premier League title

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Chelsea: How much Blues could lose for failing to qualify for Champions League

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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: List of TV stations and livestream platforms to watch Unity Cup match

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2026 Unity Cup: Eric Chelle sends message to NPFL stars ahead of Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has addressed the Nigeria Professional Football League players in the squad for the 2026 Unity Cup in London.

Eric Chelle reacts to Super Eagles’ AFCON 2027 qualifier group stage draw

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle reacts to Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifier draw against Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau, assessing group challenges.

Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey, other Ex-Arsenal stars who contributed to Premier League title win

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Arsenal are Premier League champions after 22 years, lifting the trophy under Mikel Arteta. Key players, past and present, shaped this historic victory.

Why Premier League has 2 trophies as Arsenal win first title in 22 years

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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace, claiming the title for the first time in 22 years on the final day of the season.

Tolu Arokodare, other Super Eagles stars relegated in Europe in 2025/26 season

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The 2025/26 European football season in major leagues were concluded on May 24, 2026, and four Super Eagles players were relegation with their clubs.

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Mikel Arteta reacts after Arsenal lift Premier League trophy at Crystal Palace

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflects on lifting the Premier League title after 22 years, ahead of their Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.

Premier League: Winner, European spots, individual awards, relegated and promoted teams

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Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years. Burnley, Wolves, and West Ham were relegated. Coventry, Ipswich, and Hull gained promotion.

Supercomputer predicts where Chelsea will finish on Premier League table ahead of final day

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Opta’s supercomputer predicts Chelsea's Premier League finish ahead of the season finale against Sunderland, with the Blues eyeing a Europa Conference League spot.

2026 World Cup squads: Players of Nigerian descent called up for England, Germany, others

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Nigeria's Super Eagles miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but several players of Nigerian descent will represent countries like England, France, and Germany.

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