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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Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has told Eric Chelle one mistake he must avoid ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Ademola Lookman speaks ahead of first Super Eagles game since winning 2024 CAF POTY award

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman is back with the Super Eagles for the first time since winning the award in Morocco in December 2024.

Zimbabwe star who came out of retirement fires warning to Nigeria before World Cup qualifier

Former Zimbabwe's captain Knowledge Musona has come out of retirement and fired a warning to Nigeria before the 2026 World Cup qualifier match in Uyo.

Wizkid sends inspiring message to Super Eagles with 3 points at stake in Kigali

Afrobeats superstar WizKid has sent a message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Players of top African team cleared at Libyan Airport, dance their way inside team's hotel

Angola national team players were cleared at Libyan airport ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Group D match against Libya and they expressed their joy.

Rwanda suffer double blow ahead of World Cup qualifier vs Nigeria

The Rwandan national team has suffered a blow ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game against Nigeria after two players withdrew to mourn their mother.

Ex-Arsenal star likens Osimhen to Diego Costa, but warns Chelsea against signing him

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has compared Victor Osimhen to Diego Costa but warned the Blues not to sign the Nigerian striker.

4 Super Eagles stars to watch out for during 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Nigeria face two must-win games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and Eric Chelle will rely heavily on some top stars.

NFF send strong message to Super Eagles ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

The Nigerian Football Federation have issued a strong statement to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

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