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

1673 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigerian billionaire surprises Super Eagles prospect with ₦30m brand new SUV, player in tears

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Super Eagles legend finally breaks silence after losing 1-year-old son, brother in fatal accident

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a month ago

Chelsea ban 4 players from first-team duties after winning FIFA Club World Cup

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a month ago

Ousmane Dembele vs Lamine Yamal: Paul Pogba picks his Ballon d'Or winner

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a month ago

Drogba sparks reactions after calling Dangote and Sanwo-Olu his brothers: “They are your daddies”

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a month ago

Dembele drops in latest Ballon d'Or power rankings as Palmer moves into top 3

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a month ago

"Go and play 2 years": Ighalo advises Osimhen club he should join amid Napoli exit talks

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a month ago

Former super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has advised Victor Osimhen on the next club he should join with his Napoli departure close to being finalised.

Victor Osimhen: Date set for his arrival in Istanbul to complete Galatasaray move

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a month ago

Victor Osimhen has edged closer to completing his move to Galatasaray. The Turkish club have reportedly set the date for his arrival in Istanbul.

Victor Boniface opens up on failed Al-Nassr move: “I gave out my designer clothes”

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a month ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has opened up about what transpired behind the scenes of his failed Al-Nassr move in the January transfer window.

French coach Herve Renard backs African player to win 2025 Ballon d'Or award

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a month ago

Saudi Arabia national team coach Herve Renard has named the African player who should win the 2025 Ballon d'Or as the race for the Golden Ball heats up.

2025 Ballon d'Or: Dembele reclaims top spot, Palmer drops out of top 3 in latest ranking

Football

a month ago

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has regained his top spot as the favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award in the latest ranking released.

Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles' selection criteria ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on his selection criteria for the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches in September.

Napoli ultras send strong message to Victor Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray move

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen is closing in on a permanent move to Galatasaray, and Napoli ultras have given the striker a piece of their mind ahead of his departure.

Comparing Cole Palmer and Lamine Yamal’s stats amid ongoing Ballon d'Or debate

Football

a month ago

Cole Palmer entered the Ballon d'Or conversation after helping Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup, and fans have pitted him against favourite Lamine Yamal.

Napoli makes 2 key decisions on Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray move draws closer

Football

a month ago

Napoli have dropped two massive hints that Victor Osimhen is closer to leaving the Serie A champions permanently as negotiations with Galatasaray continue.

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