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 four 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. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1432 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Boniface provides worrying update after Super Eagles' hostage in Libya

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Nigerian coach tells Eguavoen how to unlock Boniface for Super Eagles

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Ex Libyan star makes bold claim against Super Eagles after airport hostage

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8 months ago

How Tunisian pilot's experience saved Super Eagles from plane crash in Libya

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8 months ago

Ahmed Musa shares cash gifts to Godswill Akpabio Stadium workers on his birthday

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8 months ago

6 key points from NFF's official statement detailing Super Eagles experience...

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8 months ago

Libya captain narrates how his team was 'poorly treated' when they arrived in Nigeria

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8 months ago

Libya captain Faisal Al-Badri narrated how his Mediterranean Knights teammate were allegedly poorly treated when they came to Nigeria for AFCONq 2025 qualifier.

Details of harrowing experience Super Eagles faced in botched Libya journey, Video

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8 months ago

A video has gone viral on social media capturing the untold harrowing experience of the Super Eagles during their 16 hours hostage at Libya airport.

4 crucial points as Libya FA threatens legal action against NFF for match boycott

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8 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation have published a statement threatening legal action against the NFF for the Super Eagles' refusal to play their second leg match.

NFF release official statement, address Super Eagles' hostage situation in Libya

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8 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have released an official statement explaining what happened during the Super Eagles' 16 hours hostage situation in Libya.

Troost Ekong: Super Eagles captain releases statement after team arrives in Nigeria

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8 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in the country through the Aminu Kano International Airport as detailed by team captain William Troost-Ekong.

Osimhen admits similar experience in Libya, shares condition for Super Eagles to replay match

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen has accused Libya of intentionally mistreating the Super Eagles as he had a similar experience during his U17 days and reveal conditions for a replay.

CAF finally releases statement after Super Eagles' ordeal in Libya airport, discloses what next

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8 months ago

The Confederation of African Football have released a statement and announced what next after the Libyans held the Super Eagles of Nigeria hostage.

Sevilla sends message to stranded Super Eagles stars in Libya as European clubs take actions

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8 months ago

Spanish club Sevilla sent a message of support to Super Eagles stars who are stranded in Libya as top European clubs move to rescue their players.

"You can have the point": Scared Boniface concedes defeat to Libya, raises alarm

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8 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has joined voices with Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to raise alarm over the safety of the Super Eagles in Libya.

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