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

1473 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Diogo Jota: Physiotherapist who was with him shares Liverpool star's plan before...

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Diogo Jota: Bishop delivers powerful message to his children during funeral...

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Heartbreaking video of Diogo Jota's mother in tears at his funeral emerges...

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Liverpool make generous offer to Diogo Jota's family after player dies in...

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Diogo Jota's widow breaks down in tears after visiting morgue where Liverpool...

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Mohamed Salah finally finds his voice, reacts to Diogo Jota's death: “I'm...

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Super Eagles stars reacts after NFF confirm legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai’s death

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The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed the passing of legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai and Super Eagles stars have paid tribute to the shot-stopper.

Diogo Jota: Where Liverpool star was going before accident that claimed his life

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother were tragically killed in a car crash. Details have emerged where they were going before their accident.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie declares herself Africa's best

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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has affirmed herself as the best in Africa after pulling off a smart move during a national team training.

Meet Diogo Jota’s younger brother, also a footballer, who died alongside him

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva sadly passed away in a car crash today. Many fans have been left wondering who the brother was.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother

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Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to the news of that passing of his compatriot Diogo Jota and his brother in a car accident.

Fans mourn as Liverpool star Diogo Jota passes away at 28: “He married 5 days ago”

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has sadly passed away at the age of 28 from a car accident. Football fans have mourned the Portugal star who married last month.

Turkish pundit recommends Super Eagles star as alternative to Victor Osimhen

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Victor Osimhen has yet to respond to Galatasaray's proposal for a permanent move. A Turkish pundit has recommended another Super Eagles star as an alternative.

Victor Osimhen teaches daughter how to swim in cute father-child moment

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Victor Osimhen continues to enjoy his holiday and this time he shared pictures spending time with his daughter and a video teaching her how to swim.

New footage shows decay of Surulere National Stadium, needs ₦21 Billion to rebuild its legacy

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A new footage has showed the state of decay of the the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Former Sports minister Sunday Dare claimed it needs ₦21bn for renovation.

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