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.

3215 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Four Super Eagles stars, including Victor Osimhen, risk missing AFCON 2025 Round of 16 if booked against Uganda, while Nigeria seeks to secure top spot in Group C.

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle plans to rotate his squad against Uganda as Nigeria eyes AFCON knockout stage, amid injury doubts for key players.

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle confirms three injury concerns ahead of Nigeria's clash with Uganda in the 2025 AFCON. Rotation planned as qualification secured.

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Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident which claimed the lives of two people on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

AFCON 2025: Uche Ikpeazu’s ex-teammate speaks after debut goal for Uganda ahead of Super Eagles test

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Bongani Khumalo comments on Uche Ikpeazu's surprising choice to represent Uganda over Nigeria, following his goal on AFCON debut against Tanzania

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