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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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Warriors captain sends message to Super Eagles before WCQ

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7 months ago

“I come to Lagos every holiday”: Troost-Ekong explains how he adapted into Super Eagles captaincy

Football

7 months ago

South Sudan players left stranded at Libyan airport ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles captain fires warning to Zimbabwe after their president’s promise

Football

7 months ago

Osimhen reacts to transfer rumours as Chelsea rekindle interest after 2 goals vs Rwanda

Football

7 months ago

Stanley Nwabali aims subtle dig at Rwanda after Super Eagles win in Kigali

Football

7 months ago

"We need to improve": Eric Chelle shares honest stance despite Nigeria's win over Rwanda

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has called for improvements despite Nigeria's 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Victor Osimhen scores brace as Nigeria revive World Cup hopes with win in Rwanda

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the Amavubi of Rwanda in Kigali to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier hopes.

Rwanda vs Nigeria: Victor Osimhen scores as Nigeria defeat Amavubi in Kigali

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen has scored to break the deadlock for the Super Eagles of Nigerian during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Rwanda in Kigali.

Rwanda vs Nigeria: Eric Chelle Releases First Super Eagles XI for World Cup Qualifier

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle has announced his first Super Eagles starting 11 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium.

Galatasaray fan travels to Rwanda to support Osimhen during crucial WCQ match

Football

7 months ago

A Galatasaray fan has been spotted in Rwanda after travelling down from Turkey to meet Victor Osimhen during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match.

Rwandan FA release fresh statement hours before World Cup qualifier vs Nigeria

Football

7 months ago

The Rwandan Football Association (FERWAFA) have published a statement a few hours before the Amavubi take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Kigali.

Gernot Rohr reacts after Benin dropped points to help Nigeria in World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has offered his reaction after his team surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Zimbabwe and hand Nigeria a boost.

"Na Finidi put us for this calculation": Nigerians react as Benin drop points in WCQ

Football

7 months ago

Nigerian football fans have piled on former coach Finidi George for the Super Eagles' current position on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier table.

Rwanda captain downplays Super Eagles attack ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

Rwanda captain Bizimana Djihad has downplayed Super Eagles' attack ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Rwanda in Kigali tomorrow.

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