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: Calvin Bassey to miss rest of tournament after yellow card vs Morocco

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AFCON 2025: Onyedika in for Ndidi, Osimhen captains in Super Eagles XI vs Morocco

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: Supercomputer predicts winner ahead of semifinal clashes

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: CAF honours Akor Adams again over tribute to DR Congo's Mboladinga ‘Lumumba’

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: Walid Regragui names 3 Super Eagles stars who scare Morocco

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: Boost for Nigeria as top Moroccan star is set to miss semi-final clash

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: NFF releases statement as CAF appoints Ghanaian referee for Morocco clash

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8 months ago

NFF responds to CAF's referee appointment for Nigeria vs Morocco, addressing concerns over officiating amid notable rivalries in the semi-finals of AFCON 2025.

AFCON 2025: CAF sends message to NFF, confirms suspended Super Eagles stars for Morocco clash

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8 months ago

CAF informs NFF of Super Eagles' suspension ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi-final against Morocco; captain Wilfred Ndidi to miss the crucial match.

AFCON 2025: CAF appoints Ghanaian referee for Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final clash

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8 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Ghanaian referee for Nigeria's AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against the host nation Morocco.

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

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8 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria clash with the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Rabat.

AFCON 2025: How much Super Eagles earned after beating Algeria to reach semifinal

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8 months ago

Nigeria's Super Eagles advance to the AFCON 2025 semi-final after defeating Algeria 2-0, securing $2.5 million in prize money and facing Morocco next.

AFCON 2025: Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic reacts after loss to Nigeria

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8 months ago

Algeria's head coach Vladimir Petkovic addresses his team's loss to Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, amidst ongoing controversy and a focus on the future.

AFCON 2025: Algeria submits official petition to FIFA, CAF after losing to Nigeria

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8 months ago

The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) has filed a petition to CAF and FIFA, protesting officiating decisions in their 2-0 AFCON 2025 loss to Nigeria.

AFCON 2025: CAF launches official investigation into violent scenes after Algeria vs Nigeria

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8 months ago

CAF acknowledges post-match incidents after Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria, launching an investigation into player clashes and referee disputes.

AFCON 2025: 5 Moroccan players who could trouble Nigeria in semifinal clash

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8 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria confront Morocco's Atlas Lions in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final—key players to watch as Nigeria aims for victory.

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