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 four 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. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1206 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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“Be patient with me”: Boniface to Nigerians after scoring for Bayer Leverkusen

Victor Boniface scored for Bayer Leverkusen on his return after the international break. The striker took to Instagram to send a message to Nigerians.

2026 World Cup: How Nigeria could overtake South Africa to qualify despite draw vs Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles of Nigeria could still overtake the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the draw against Zimbabwe.

South Africa, Gabon and 6 other countries that could deny Super Eagles World Cup ticket

The Super Eagles are on the verge of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup but could still make it and have to surpass South Africa and/or other teams.

“Responsibility taken”: Captain Ekong breaks silence after Super Eagles drew Zimbabwe in Uyo

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has broken his silence on his social media after Nigeria's disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo.

“Maybe I need some time”: Eric Chelle reacts after Nigeria’s draw against Zimbabwe

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that he needs some time to process yesterday's match and praised the players for showing improvements.

Super Eagles star limits comments section as Nigerians vent anger after World Cup debacle

A Super Eagles star has restricted the comments section to his Instagram page after Nigerian fans went irate on social media after yesterday's draw against Zimbabwe.

“We made some mistakes”: Chelle makes honest admission after Nigeria draw Zimbabwe

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle made an honest admission after Nigeria drew 1-1 against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game.

Nigeria's World Cup dreams shattered after draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to defeat Zimbabwe in the raced for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket as they risk qualification for a another edition.

2026 FIFA WCQ: How South Africa could avoid points deduction despite major gaffe

South Africa are at the risk of getting points deduction after fielding an ineligible player for their win over Lesotho, however they could avoid the punishment.

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