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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Senegal reacts as CAF strips Teranga Lions of AFCON 2025 title, awards it to Morocco

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6 months ago

AFCON 2025 final: CAF strips Senegal of title, awards Morocco 3-0 victory

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6 months ago

Arne Slot: Liverpool boss reacts ahead of facing Osimhen’s Galatasaray in UCL

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6 months ago

2026 World Cup: FIFA rejects Iran push to move games away from USA

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen vs Rasmus Hojlund: Comparing their stats for Galatasaray and Napoli

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6 months ago

2026 World Cup: Iran “negotiating” with FIFA to move their games from US to Mexico

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6 months ago

Primate Ayodele warns Chelsea of looming danger, raises alarm over Stamford Bridge

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6 months ago

Nigerian clergyman Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Premier League club Chelsea to be wary of a looming danger at Stamford Bridge which could cause destruction.

FIFA interviews DR Congo coach for playoffs as Nigeria awaits verdict on World Cup case

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6 months ago

FIFA has interviewed DR Congo's head coach Sebastien Desabre in a routine process ahead of the intercontinental playoff despite an ongoing investigation.

Chelsea handed 1 year ban and biggest Premier League fine over deals for Hazard, Eto'o, others

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6 months ago

The Premier League has given Chelsea a suspended one-year ban and a hefty fine for financial irregularities around players transfer under Roman Abramovich.

2026 World Cup: AFC responds as Trump questions Iran's participation over safety

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6 months ago

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary Windsor John has reacted after Iran confirms that they will not participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Max Dowman: Why Arsenal’s hero is banned from club’s main dressing room

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6 months ago

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman was thr team's hero during the 2-0 win over Everton, even before he is allowed official access into the main dressing room.

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles boss escapes FIFA sanction over voodoo saga against DR Congo

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6 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle escaped FIFA's sanction over his attitude and voodoo claims during Nigeria vs DR Congo in the African playoff final.

Galatasaray coach sends message to Liverpool ahead of Champions League clash

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6 months ago

Galatasaray's assistant head coach Irfan Saraloglu spoke about the UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool after the win over Istanbul Basaksehir.