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.

3219 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Ademola Lookman aims dig at ex-Atalanta boss Ivan Juric after scoring in the Champions League

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9 months ago

Ademola Lookman reacts after his first Champions League goal this season in Atalanta's win

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9 months ago

Kylian Mbappe overtakes Victor Osimhen as Champions League top scorer with first-half hat-trick

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9 months ago

Amaju Pinnick blames Nigerians for Super Eagles' 2026 FIFA World Cup failure

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9 months ago

Manchester United ready to part ways with 11 players including Fernandes and Maguire

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9 months ago

Eric Chelle replaces Benjamin Fredrick as injury rules Super Eagles star out of AFCON 2025

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9 months ago

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Comparing Galatasaray’s results with and without Victor Osimhen after UCL loss to Royal USG

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9 months ago

Explore how Galatasaray has performed with and without Victor Osimhen after their UCL loss to Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. Analysing their results and impact.

Estevao joins Mbappe and Haaland on Champions League list after goal vs Barcelona

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9 months ago

Estevao joins Mbappé and Haaland as the third teenager to score in his first three UEFA Champions League starts after his brilliant goal against Barcelona.

Mikel Arteta provides injury update on 2 Arsenal stars ahead of Bayern Munich clash

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9 months ago

Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on Arsenal stars ahead of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, including news on Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz.

Comparing Estevao Willian and Lamine Yamal’s stats ahead of Chelsea vs Barcelona

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9 months ago

Youngsters Lamine Yamal and Estevao Willian will be the centre of attention during Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.

Supercomputer predicts Champions League winner ahead of Chelsea vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

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9 months ago

Opta's supercomputer has predicted the UEFA Champions League winner for the 2025/26 season ahead of matchday five fixtures between Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

Super Eagles striker returns from injury ahead of Eric Chelle announcing AFCON 2025 squad

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9 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is delighted with the news that Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has returned from knee injury ahead of AFCON 2025.

South Africa names Nigerian player Ime Okon in AFCON 2025 preliminary squad

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9 months ago

South Africa has named Nigerian-born Ime Okon in their 2025 AFCON preliminary squad, a 54-man list, which will be eventually be reduced to 23 players.

Mauro Icardi explains how Victor Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray has changed Turkish football

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9 months ago

Argentine striker Mauro Icardi has explained how Victor Osimhen's record-breaking transfer to Galatasaray has transformed Turkish football's perception.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner as Arsenal goes six points clear

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9 months ago

Opta's supercomputer has predicted that Arsenal will win the Premier League title after the Gunners moved six points clear at the top of the table.

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