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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FSF releases statement after CAS hearing on AFCON 2025 final dispute against Morocco

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Lionel Messi: 4 special gifts Argentina legend received after retiring from international football

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Gernot Rohr slams Argentina, shares how Benin team was poorly treated after Messi's farewell game

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Galatasaray doctor provides full update on Victor Osimhen’s injury ahead of Kasimpasa clash

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Andrey Arshavin explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

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Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Lionel Messi after his farewell game for Argentina

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Guinea-Bissau gain most FIFA ranking points in October after beating Nigeria 3-0

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Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 to top AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L, earning a 35.64-point FIFA ranking boost as Nigeria drops four places to 30th globally.

Portugal coach reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement amid camp exit row

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26 days ago

Jorge Jesus admits he read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement about leaving Portugal’s camp, but says he has nothing more to add as focus shifts to the national team.

Nico Paz and other Argentina players who could take Messi’s number 10 after retirement

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26 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell is complete, with six players in contention to inherit the iconic number 10 shirt from the November international break.

Russia coach Karpin disputes Chelle's tactical claims after 3-3 draw with Nigeria

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26 days ago

Russia coach Valery Karpin rejected Eric Chelle’s tactical claims, blaming his side’s errors after Nigeria fought back from 3-1 down to earn a late 3-3 draw.

Why Benin government gave Lionel Messi’s wife Agojie statue of Amazon before farewell game

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26 days ago

The government of Benin Republic honoured Lionel Messi's wife Antonella with an Agojie Amazon statue and explained the thoughtfulness behind the gift.

Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Russia

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27 days ago

Super Eagles fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Russia as Edokpolor and Adams scored late, while Eric Chelle weighs squad ahead of November fixtures.

NFF releases statement after Super Eagles’ 3-3 draw against Russia

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27 days ago

Nigeria’s Super Eagles drew 3-3 with Russia after twice coming from behind, as nine players made debuts and Peter Edokpolor and Akor Adams scored in a late comeback.

7 key points from Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement about his clash with Jorge Jesus

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27 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence with a lengthy statement on his Instagram page about what transpired between him and Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes decision over his Portugal future after camp exit row with Jorge Jesus

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27 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a decision on his international future despite leaving Portugal camp after he was an unused substitute against Norway.

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