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 six 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@corp.legit.ng.

3202 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Al-Hilal turns to Premier League striker after Galatasaray rejected offer for Osimhen

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Galatasaray sends message to clubs interested in Osimhen after rejecting Al-Hilal's €150m offer

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29 days ago

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha speaks about ex-players’ involvement in Nigerian football

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30 days ago

Jamal Musiala discloses diagnosis after collapsing twice on the pitch in 3 days

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30 days ago

Diego Simeone struggles to clarify Ademola Lookman’s role ahead of new La Liga season

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30 days ago

Jay-Jay Okocha discloses weird reason he rejected offer from Serie A club Lazio

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30 days ago

Super Eagles send message to Coventry City after signing Taiwo Awoniyi

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30 days ago

Taiwo Awoniyi leaves Nottingham Forest for regular first-team action at Coventry City, as the Super Eagles celebrate his transfer and continued support.

Arsenal makes final decision on Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen’s pursuit

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30 days ago

Arsenal maintains interest in Victor Osimhen amid signings of Tzolis and Guimaraes, navigating Galatasaray's firm stance on the striker's availability.

Taiwo Awoniyi speaks after joining Coventry City as club confirms his shirt number

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a month ago

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi completes his permanent transfer to Coventry City, expressing excitement for the new season under manager Frank Lampard.

Taiwo Awoniyi sends emotional message to Nottingham fans after joining Coventry

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a month ago

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi bids farewell to Nottingham Forest fans as he joins Coventry City, linking up with Frank Lampard and Frank Onyeka.

Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis sends farewell message to Taiwo Awoniyi after £9m Coventry move

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a month ago

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has sent a farewell message to Taiwo Awoniyi after the Super Eagles striker completed his move to Coventry City.

JJ Okocha reflects on Super Eagles’ 1994 World Cup debut: “We could have gone all the way”

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a month ago

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha discusses Nigeria's 1994 World Cup squad’s lack of belief and how subsequent events impacted the golden generation in a podcast interview.

Updated 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings after Paris Saint-Germain lost French Super Cup

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a month ago

RC Lens beat PSG 1-0 in the Trophées des Champions, with Florian Thauvin scoring the decisive goal as the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony draws closer.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha explains how he almost joined Bayern Munich before Eintracht Frankfurt

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a month ago

Jay-Jay Okocha discloses how a near-move to Bayern Munich during his early career was thwarted by German rules and the club's hesitation to formalise an offer.

Super Eagles legend Okocha explains how and why he adopted Jay-Jay as his official name

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a month ago

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha shares the origin of his nickname, highlighting his brother's role in its creation and its journey to official recognition.

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