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.

3216 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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AFCON 2025: Bright Osayi-Samuel reacts to controversial penalty against Super Eagles

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Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu and other Nigerian footballers who died in 2025

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles reach R16 with win over Tunisia

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle announces Super Eagles' XI to face Tunisia

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Diogo Jota, Andre Silva and other footballers who sadly passed away in 2025

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The football world mourned the tragic loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, amidst a year marked by grief for players lost to accidents and violence.

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

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The Super Eagles face Tunisia in a key AFCON 2025 clash on December 23, following their win against Tanzania. Watch the match live on global platforms.

Tragedy as African player slumps and dies on pitch, linked to alleged ‘witchcraft’

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A player in the second division of Burundi football Igiraneza Aimé Guéric slumped and died on the pitch and fans claimed that his witchcraft backfired.

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AFCON 2025: Chelle breaks silence after Osimhen's angry reaction at being substituted vs Tanzania

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle comments on Victor Osimhen's angry reaction following his substitution during the 2-1 win over Tanzania amid a frustrating display.

AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle names 3 key areas Super Eagles must improve despite win over Tanzania

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle identifies key improvement areas after a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, highlighting defensive weaknesses ahead of Tunisia clash.

AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1 in Fez

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Super Eagles- head coach Eric Chelle reflects on Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Tanzania in AFCON 2025, as they sit second in Group C after Tunisia's win.

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Benin submits official petition against DR Congo after VAR glitch denies Cheetahs AFCON penalty

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Benin Republic have submitted an official petition to CAF after a VAR glitch denied the Cheetahs a penalty during their 1-0 loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Eric Chelle releases XI to face Tanzania in Super Eagles' AFCON 2025 opener

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup to face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

NFF set to benefit from ₦1.5B CAF fund for African countries from 2026

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The Nigeria Football Federation will benefit from $1 million annual funding from CAF starting in 2026, enhancing financial support for African football development.

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