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

1988 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Libyan FA threatens drastic action against Tunisian pilot who flew Super Eagles

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a year ago

TP Mazembe converts ex Nigerian U17 goalkeeper to striker amid FIFA ban

Football

a year ago

Libyan FA ‘admits’ guilt, prepares next step ahead of CAF verdict on airport saga: reports

Football

a year ago

Lookman, 3 other Nigerians nominated for CAF Awards, as Boniface surprisingly misses out

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface reacts to CAF POTY nomination snub

Football

a year ago

Onana, Nwabali, Williams lead CAF Award Goalkeeper of the Year nominees

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray coach aims subtle dig at Napoli after Osimhen’s bright start in Turkey

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has pointed out key attribute in Victor Osimhen for praise, and it disagreed with Napoli's view of the striker.

"Lookman's time": Nigerians react as CAF unveils date for African Best award ceremony

Football

a year ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the date and venue for the 2024 CAF Best awards, sparking reactions from Nigerians.

Nigeria move up in latest FIFA rankings, 4th in Africa ahead of AFCON winners Ivory Coast

Football

a year ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up in the latest FIFA rankings released this morning. They are now fourth in Africa ahead of AFCON winners Ivory Coast.

Osimhen sounds warning to Galatasaray rivals despite blanking in Europa League game

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has sent a message to rivals to be wary of his partnership with Mauro Icardi after their Europa League victory.

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman nominated for 2024 award

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles duo of forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have been named in the 30-man shortlist for a prestigious 2024 Best Men's Player Award.

Victor Osimhen tops list of players who have lost the most market value in 2024

Football

a year ago

2024 has been a rollercoaster year for Victor Osimhen amid controversy over bis future. His market value has reduced drastically, the most of any player this year.

Atlanta 96 gold medalist proposes harsh sanction against Libya after airport saga

Football

a year ago

A former Nigerian international has explained why CAF should heavily sanction Libya after they held the Super Eagles hostage at the airport last week.

Super Eagles coach Eguavoen applauds Flamingos after reaching FIFA U17 WWC QF

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has sent a message to the Flamingos after the team reached the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup quarter-final.

Osimhen, Chukwueze lead highest paid Super Eagles stars in Europe

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is the highest-paid Nigerian footballer in European leagues, with other Serie A, La Liga and Premier League stars completing the top five.

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