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

1968 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Gasperini speaks after subbing Lookman early during Atalanta’s loss to Fiorentina

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Nigerian striker sends message to Chelle with winning goal after Super Eagles snub

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Victor Osimhen fires blank as Galatasaray lose unbeaten run to Besiktas

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7 months ago

“Be patient with me”: Boniface to Nigerians after scoring for Bayer Leverkusen

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7 months ago

2026 World Cup: How Nigeria could overtake South Africa to qualify despite draw vs Zimbabwe

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7 months ago

South Africa, Gabon and 6 other countries that could deny Super Eagles World Cup ticket

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7 months ago

“Responsibility taken”: Captain Ekong breaks silence after Super Eagles drew Zimbabwe in Uyo

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7 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has broken his silence on his social media after Nigeria's disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo.

“Maybe I need some time”: Eric Chelle reacts after Nigeria’s draw against Zimbabwe

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7 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that he needs some time to process yesterday's match and praised the players for showing improvements.

Super Eagles star limits comments section as Nigerians vent anger after World Cup debacle

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7 months ago

A Super Eagles star has restricted the comments section to his Instagram page after Nigerian fans went irate on social media after yesterday's draw against Zimbabwe.

“We made some mistakes”: Chelle makes honest admission after Nigeria draw Zimbabwe

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7 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle made an honest admission after Nigeria drew 1-1 against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game.

Nigeria's World Cup dreams shattered after draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo

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7 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to defeat Zimbabwe in the raced for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket as they risk qualification for a another edition.

2026 FIFA WCQ: How South Africa could avoid points deduction despite major gaffe

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7 months ago

South Africa are at the risk of getting points deduction after fielding an ineligible player for their win over Lesotho, however they could avoid the punishment.

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Eric Chelle names Osimhen, Lookman in starting lineup for WCQ

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7 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting 11 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo.

Boost for Nigeria as South Africa defaults FIFA rule, risk points deduction in WCQ

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7 months ago

The Super Eagles may receive a massive boost in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier after main challenger South Africa risk points deduction after breaking rule.

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Ekong shares Super Eagles’ plan to thwart Warriors attack in WCQ

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7 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shared the team's plans to thwart the Zimbabwe national team attack ahead of the World Cup qualifier match.

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