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 five 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@sportsbrief.com

1920 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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South African FA breaks silence over FIFA's probe into Teboho Mokoena's case

Football

a month ago

FIFA rule that indicted South Africa in Teboho Mokoena's ineligibility case emerges

Football

a month ago

CAF sends message to Nigeria, South Africa as FIFA begins investigation into ineligible player

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles drop places in latest FIFA rankings as 2026 World Cup hopes fade

Football

a month ago

FIFA officially opens case against South Africa for fielding Teboho Mokoena vs Lesotho

Football

a month ago

Zimbabwe ditch South Africa, choose new venue for crucial WCQ against Bafana Bafana

Football

a month ago

Arsenal legend tells Ruben Amorim his perfect Premier League club if Man Utd sack him

Football

a month ago

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has told Ruben Amorim the Premier League club which has players that suits his philosophy if Manchester United sacks him.

Former NFF President mentions what has cost Super Eagles World Cup ticket

Football

a month ago

A former President of the Nigeria Football Federation has hit out at the current board over a mistake he believes cost the team the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket.

Tokyo 2025 WAC: 22-year-old Ezekiel Nathaniel makes history to reach final, Nigeria’s 2nd medal looms

Athletics

a month ago

Ezekiel Nathaniel has made history as the first Nigerian athlete to reach the World Athletics Championships men's 400 metres hurdles final since 1987.

Galatasaray leaves out Victor Osimhen from UCL Squad due to injury

Football

a month ago

Galatasaray have announced their travelling squad for the UEFA Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt with striker Victor Osimhen absent due to injury.

Former NFF President defends FIFA for not deducting South Africa's 3 points

Football

a month ago

A former president of the Nigeria Football Federation has sided with FIFA for not deducting three points from South Africa’s tally for fielding an ineligible player.

Lady sued Nigeria-eligible player for not paying child support for his brother's daughter

Football

a month ago

A lady in the United Kingdom has sued a Nigeria-eligible player for £11,000 for not paying child support for a daughter she had with his brother.

Manchester United give Ruben Amorim ultimatum, shortlist 5 managers as replacement

Football

a month ago

Manchester United have reportedly given Ruben Amorim an ultimatum to save his job or face the sack, and have shortlisted five managers as replacements.

Ex-Arsenal star cries out over Super Eagles snub six years after dumping England for Nigeria

Football

a month ago

A former Arsenal forward who switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria has lamented the lack of a Super Eagles call-up after six years.

Chelsea take advantage of new UEFA rule to make last minute change before facing Bayern Munich

Football

a month ago

Chelsea have made changes to their UEFA Champions League squad, taking advantage of a new rule that allows temporary replacement due to long-term injuries.

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