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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FIFA confirm 1st country to qualify for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria risk missing out

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7 months ago

Ex-Bayern Munich star dies in China few hours before 19th birthday

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7 months ago

Victor Osimhen gives another condition to join Galatasaray permanently: reports

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7 months ago

Mutiu Adepoju tells Eric Chelle one mistake to avoid against Rwanda and Zimbabwe

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7 months ago

Ademola Lookman speaks ahead of first Super Eagles game since winning 2024 CAF POTY award

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7 months ago

Zimbabwe star who came out of retirement fires warning to Nigeria before World Cup qualifier

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7 months ago

Wizkid sends inspiring message to Super Eagles with 3 points at stake in Kigali

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7 months ago

Afrobeats superstar WizKid has sent a message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Players of top African team cleared at Libyan Airport, dance their way inside team's hotel

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7 months ago

Angola national team players were cleared at Libyan airport ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Group D match against Libya and they expressed their joy.

Rwanda suffer double blow ahead of World Cup qualifier vs Nigeria

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7 months ago

The Rwandan national team has suffered a blow ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game against Nigeria after two players withdrew to mourn their mother.

Ex-Arsenal star likens Osimhen to Diego Costa, but warns Chelsea against signing him

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7 months ago

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has compared Victor Osimhen to Diego Costa but warned the Blues not to sign the Nigerian striker.

4 Super Eagles stars to watch out for during 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

Nigeria face two must-win games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and Eric Chelle will rely heavily on some top stars.

NFF send strong message to Super Eagles ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have issued a strong statement to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Osimhen connects 2nd relative to life-changing opportunity after joining Galatasaray

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen has connected another one of his relatives to a life-changing opportunity in Turkey since joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan.

Eric Chelle’s replacement at Mali explains why Nigeria must qualify for 2026 World Cup

Football

7 months ago

Belgian manager Tom Saintfiet, who replaced Eric Chelle as Mali's head coach has admitted that it is a must for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Turkish pundit explains how Osimhen makes difference between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen has been signed out for praise by three Turkish commentators as the difference between Galatasaray and fiercest rivals Fenerbahce this season.

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