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

1769 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Equatorial Guinea releases statement after FIFA's 6-point penalty as South Africa remains at large

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Nigeria to face South Africa again in FIFAe World Cup Qualifier

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2025 Ballon d'Or: PSG director explains why Ousmane Dembele should win over Lamine Yamal

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15 hours ago

FIFA explains why Nigeria played South Africa on poor pitch in Bloemfontein

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Tobi Amusan: Prize money she earned after winning silver at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championship

Athletics

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"God did it": Tobi Amusan moved to tears after winning Nigeria's 1st medal at World Athletics C’ship

Athletics

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Nigerian journalist writes to FIFA over delay in removing South Africa's three points

Football

a day ago

Top Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana has called out FIFA on social media for lack of communication and delay in deducting South Africa's three points.

Premier League table since Ruben Amorim took over shows sad state of Manchester United

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The Premier League table since Ruben Amorim took over at Manchester United has been released, showing how the Red Devils are statistically the worst team.

Manchester United fans call for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace Ruben Amorim after derby loss

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Manchester United fans have lost patience with manager Ruben Amorim after a derby loss to Manchester City and are calling for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace him.

Fulham boss gives bizarre reason Samuel Chukwueze did not debut against Leeds United

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Fulham head coach Marco Silva has explained why Samuel Chukwueze did not make his debut against Leeds, though fellow deadline-day signing Kevin played.

Atalanta coach explains why Ademola Lookman has not played this season: “I don't have to beg him”

Football

2 days ago

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has explained why Ademola Lookman has yet to return to action after his proposed Inter Milan move failed to go through.

Galatasaray coach provides update on Victor Osimhen after injury with Super Eagles

Football

2 days ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided the latest injury update on Victor Osimhen after the striker returned from international duty with an ankle injury.

Mikel Arteta issues update on Martin Odegaard after captain's injury vs Nottingham Forest

Football

2 days ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Martin Odegaard after the captain went off with a shoulder injury during the win over Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea to beat Brentford, Man City vs Man United and other Mikel Obi’s EPL predictions

Football

3 days ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has shared his predictions for this weekend's Premier League matches, including Chelsea beating Brentford in the London derby.

Warning to South Africa as CAS upholds Equatorial Guinea’s 6 points deduction for fielding ineligible player

Football

4 days ago

South Africa could be in trouble after the Court of Arbitration for Sports upheld Equatorial Guinea's six-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player.

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