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.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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AFCON 2025: Pape Gueye sends message to Sadio Mane a week after Senegal beat Morocco

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AFCON 2025: Video discloses what Pape Thiaw and Walid Regragui said before Senegal walked off

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9 months ago

Victor Osimhen scores record-breaking goal during Galatasaray's win over Fatih Karagumruk

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9 months ago

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AFCON 2025: Breaking down the stats of Sadio Mane and Ademola Lookman as Senegal star wins MVP

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9 months ago

AFCON 2025: Augustine Eguavoen disclosed what Eric Chelle got wrong in Morocco

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AFCON 2025 Final: DR Congo sends message to referees amid call for sanctions

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9 months ago

AFCON towel saga: Senegal goalkeeper explains what transpired with Moroccan ballboys

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9 months ago

Senegal's goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf recounts his tussle with Moroccan ballboys over Édouard Mendy's towels during the controversial AFCON 2025 final.

AFCON 2025 final: Footage discloses what referees told Sadio Mane after Senegal beat Morocco

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9 months ago

Fresh footage discloses referees applauding Sadio Mane's role in restoring calm amid the controversy of the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco.

AFCON 2025: Pape Thiaw explains why he told his players to walk off vs Morocco

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9 months ago

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw addresses his decision to withdraw players during the chaotic AFCON final against Morocco, as CAF investigates the incident.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Lookman and Onyedika amid Galatasaray interest

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9 months ago

Victor Osimhen has spoken to two Super Eagles teammates about potential moves to Galatasaray, amid the Turkish champion's interest in both players.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland ahead of next UCL match

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9 months ago

Victor Osimhen returns for Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, issuing a warning to Manchester City ahead of their crucial final group match.

AFCON 2025: Why CAF did not hand Senegal original trophy after beating Morocco

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9 months ago

The Teranga Lions of Senegal won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, beating hosts Morocco in the final. However, they didn't receive the original trophy from CAF.

Sadio Mane: CAF explains why Senegal star won AFCON 2025 MVP award over Ademola Lookman

Football

9 months ago

CAF names Sadio Mane as the Most Valuable Player of AFCON 2025 in Morocco after leading Senegal to victory over the host nation in a dramatic final.

AFCON 2025: How Senegal's title win, Nigeria's WC failure could help Chelsea win Champions League

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9 months ago

Chelsea eyes their third UEFA Champions League title as past events mirror their 2021 triumph, highlighting the potential for another successful season.

AFCON 2025: CAF suspends Luca Zidane, sanctions Algeria over fight after Nigeria clash

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9 months ago

CAF has officially suspended Luca Zidane and fined the Algerian Football Federation after the incident following their AFCON 2025 loss to Nigeria.

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