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.

3212 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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AFCON 2025 final: Akor Adams shares perfectly-timed post after Senegal beat Morocco

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle reacts as Nigeria beats Egypt to win bronze medal

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AFCON 2025: Stanley Nwabali sends cryptic message after penalty heroics vs Egypt

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AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Lookman rested as Eric Chelle names Super Eagles XI vs Egypt

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AFCON 2025: CAF President Patrice Motsepe sends message to fans over poor officiating

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AFCON 2025: Senegal submits official petition to CAF ahead of final vs Morocco

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch Egypt vs Nigeria

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8 months ago

Super Eagles face Egypt in the AFCON 2025 third-place match at Mohammed V Stadium. Broadcast worldwide at 5pm, both teams seek bronze after semi-final losses.

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle speaks about his future as Super Eagles boss after loss to Morocco

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8 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle discusses his future after Nigeria's AFCON 2025 exit, facing Egypt for bronze amid speculation over his tenure post-tournament.

Drogba, Essien, other African legends who never won AFCON as Mohamed Salah misses another chance

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8 months ago

Mohamed Salah's AFCON dreams are dashed as Egypt loses to Senegal in the 2025 semi-final. Explore the legendary players who, like Salah, never won the tournament.

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AFCON 2025: NFF President sends message to Nigerians after Laryea's officiating vs Morocco

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8 months ago

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau addresses Nigerians after Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco in AFCON 2025, highlighting controversial officiating and team resilience.

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AFCON 2025: Ghanaian referee reacts after officiating Nigeria vs Morocco

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8 months ago

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has spoken about the match after officiating Nigeria's AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Morocco in Rabat.

AFCON 2025: Ghanaian referee deactivates Instagram account after attack from Nigerians

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8 months ago

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea deactivates his Instagram after backlash from Nigerians over controversial officiating in AFCON semi-final against Morocco.

AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles semifinal loss to Morocco

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8 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts after Nigeria loss to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

AFCON 2025: Stanley Nwabali reacts after Super Eagles’ penalty shootout loss to Morocco

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8 months ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has reacted after Nigeria lost 4-2 to Morocco on penalties in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to face Egypt in 3rd place match after losing to Morocco

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8 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing on penalties to Morocco.

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