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.

3213 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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AFCON 2025: NFF sends strong message to Morocco ahead of semi-final clash vs Nigeria

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AFCON 2025: Algeria players ‘attack’ referee after losing to Super Eagles

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles set to face Morocco in semi-final after beating Algeria

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AFCON 2025: CAF sends message to Akor Adams after tribute to DR Congo superfan Mboladinga ‘Lumumba’

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AFCON 2025: Victor Osimhen speaks for the first time since bust-up with Lookman

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8 months ago

AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Lookman starts as Eric Chelle names unchanged XI to face Algeria

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8 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle names an unchanged starting 11 to face the Desert Foxes of Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Kaye Furo: Brentford signs son of Super Eagles AFCON 2000 star from Club Brugge

Football

8 months ago

Brentford signs Kaye Furo, son of former Super Eagles defender, from Club Brugge for £8 million. The 18-year-old highly-rated striker moves to the Premier League.

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

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8 months ago

Super Eagles of Nigeria face Desert Foxes of Algeria in a historic AFCON quarter-final. Both teams seek semi-final glory against Morocco on January 10, 2026.

NFF releases statement after Super Eagles arrive in Marrakech for Algeria clash

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8 months ago

Super Eagles arrive in Marrakech for the AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria, after an impressive tournament run, ready to continue their winning streak.

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman explains why he performs differently at AFCON

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman explains why he excels for Nigeria at AFCON 2025, showcasing his form with three goals and four assists, leading the Super Eagles’ charge.

Anthony Joshua recounts friends’ deaths from hospital bed in emotional video with Kamaru Usman

Boxing

8 months ago

Anthony Joshua opens up about the tragic death of friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami during a video call with Kamaru Usman while recovering in hospital.

AFCON 2025: Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams named in Round of 16 Best 11

Football

8 months ago

Three Super Eagles stars named in 2025 AFCON Round of 16 Best XI after Nigeria's 4-0 win over Mozambique, highlighting their standout performances in the tournament.

AFCON 2025: Setback for Algeria as ex-Arsenal star is doubtful to face Nigeria

Football

8 months ago

Algerian team faces injury concerns as Ismael Bennacer misses training ahead of AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Nigeria, after limping off against DR Congo.

AFCON 2025: Mikel Obi names 4 impressive Super Eagles stars ahead of Algeria clash

Football

8 months ago

Mikel Obi praises four Super Eagles players, highlighting their impressive performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria reaches the quarter-finals.

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