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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"Disgraced country”: Peter Obi releases strong statement after Super Eagles boycott training

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Super Eagles captain Ekong releases statement after players boycott training over unpaid bonuses

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Nwabali, Iwobi, 4 other Super Eagles stars at risk of suspension against Gabon

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Relief in Super Eagles camp as Victor Osimhen finally arrives for World Cup playoffs

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Super Eagles stars protest unpaid bonuses by NFF, refuse to train ahead of Gabon clash

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Setback for Super Eagles as Emanuel Emegha earns Netherlands call-up ahead of World Cup playoff

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Emanuel Emegha, a Nigeria-eligible striker, has earned his first call-up to the Netherlands national team, dealing a huge blow to the Super Eagles.

Gabon releases statement ahead of crucial World Cup playoff against Nigeria

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Gabon releases a statement ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Nigeria, as they prepare for the decisive match on November 13, 2025, in Rabat.

Osimhen, Nwabali, other Super Eagles stars to watch out for against Gabon

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5 Super Eagles players will be in the spotlight in the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon, including Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali.

Mikel Obi names 4 players who will help Super Eagles beat Gabon in World Cup playoff

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10 months ago

Mikel Obi has named 4 key players to help Nigeria secure victory over Gabon in the World Cup playoffs, as the Super Eagles aim for the World Cup ticket.

Mikel Obi sends message to Super Eagles players ahead of World Cup playoff vs Gabon

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Mikel Obi sends a motivational message to Super Eagles players ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon in Morocco, urging focus and determination.

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NFF releases statement after Alex Iwobi shared outside view from Super Eagles hotel in Morocco

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The Nigeria Football Federation responds to Alex Iwobi's viral video showing the view from the Super Eagles' hotel in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing public criticism.

Alex Iwobi clarifies viral video from Super Eagles' hotel in Morocco

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10 months ago

Alex Iwobi clears up confusion over viral video from Super Eagles' hotel in Morocco, addressing concerns about the team's accommodation before the World Cup playoff.

Alex Iwobi shows off view outside Super Eagles' hotel in Morocco ahead of playoff

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10 months ago

Alex Iwobi shares a video showing the view outside the Super Eagles' hotel in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff match against Gabon.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Liverpool, Arsenal drop points, Chelsea win

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10 months ago

Opta's supercomputer predicts Arsenal to win the Premier League title after matchday 11 as Liverpool slip, Chelsea rise, and Man City close the gap.

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