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.

3218 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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South Africa coach Hugo Broos confirms Bafana Bafana’s readiness for AFCON 2025

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Eto'o, Song and other top record holders at AFCON ahead of 2025 edition in Morocco

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Senator Shehu Sani raises fresh concerns over Trump, DR Congo ties as Nigeria hopes for World Cup lifeline

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Photos: Super Eagles to arrive Morocco in style ahead of AFCON 2025

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AFCON 2025: NFF confirms next plans for Super Eagles as Osimhen arrives in camp

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9 months ago

FIFA sanctions Malaysia over forged documents for foreign stars amid NFF's case against DR Congo

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FIFA sanctions Malaysia for using forged documents to field ineligible players, as Nigeria challenges DR Congo over similar allegations in the World Cup playoff.

DR Congo proves eligibility of Wan-Bissaka and others, warns Nigeria against backdoor tactics

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DR Congo defends the eligibility of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and others amid Nigeria's petition to FIFA, warning the federation against backdoor tactics.

Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle boycotts FIFA Best voting as Ousmane Dembele claims top award

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Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle boycotts the FIFA The Best voting as PSG star Ousmane Dembele wins the prestigious award, adding to his remarkable year.

DR Congo FA releases strong statement after Nigeria's petition to FIFA over ineligible players

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DR Congo Football Association responds strongly to Nigeria's petition to FIFA over the eligibility of its players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs.

World Cup controversy: DR Congo FA director reacts to Nigeria's petition to FIFA

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9 months ago

DR Congo football director responds to Nigeria's official petition to FIFA over ineligible players, as controversy surrounds their World Cup playoff victory.

Wan-Bissaka and 5 other ‘ineligible’ stars who landed DR Congo in trouble after NFF petition

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9 months ago

FIFA is reviewing DR Congo’s eligibility issues after the NFF's petition regarding six players, including Wan-Bissaka, who featured during the World Cup playoff.

Akinsanmiro, Nwabali start in Eric Chelle's lineup against Egypt in pre-AFCON friendly

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9 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup to face Egypt in the pre-AFCON friendly at the Cairo International Stadium.

Super Eagles stars celebrate ‘captain’ Wilfred Ndidi’s birthday ahead of AFCON 2025

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9 months ago

Super Eagles stars celebrate Wilfred Ndidi's 29th birthday at the team's camp in Egypt, ahead of his confirmation as captain for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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2026 World Cup lifeline for Nigeria as NFF protests to FIFA over DR Congo's neligible players

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The Nigeria Football Federation has submitted an official protest to FIFA after DR Congo fielded multiple ineligible players for the World Cup playoff.

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