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

1757 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Chelsea fans clamour for Napoli star after Manchester City loss

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a year ago

Real Sociedad target Chelsea reject Omorodion to replace Super Eagles striker

Football

a year ago

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly storm out during 2:0 opening loss to Manchester City

Football

a year ago

Lookman submits transfer request to join French club chasing Osimhen, reports

Football

a year ago

Israel Adesanya breaks silence after losing to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305

Sports

a year ago

Dricus Du Plessis thanks Drake after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

Sports

a year ago

Dricus Du Plessis apologises to Israel Adesanya’s family after UFC 305 win

Sports

a year ago

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya in their UFC 305 fight. He apologised to the Nigerian family for his comments during the pre-match conference.

6 most dramatic headbutts of all time after Fabian Schar on Brereton Diaz

Football

a year ago

Fabian Schar was shown a red card for headbutting Brereton Diaz during Newcastle United Vs Southampton. What are the other most dramatic collisions?

5 Premier League Salah has not scored against ahead of Liverpool's season opener

Football

a year ago

Mohamed Salah has scored against almost all Premier League clubs he has played during his time at Liverpool against including today's opponent Ipswich Town.

Enzo Maresca: Chelsea boss speaks on Osimhen's rumoured move

Football

a year ago

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was quizzed about Victor Osimhen's potential move to Chelsea, claiming he will not be drawn into talking about players of other clubs.

Victor Boniface and other Nigerians to watch out for in 2024/25 Bundesliga

Football

a year ago

The 2024/25 German Bundesliga season kicks off next week. Legit.ng looks at five Nigerian footballers to look out for including striker Victor Boniface.

Dricus du Plessis trolls Israel Adesanya after crying at UFC 305 press conference

Sports

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis has aimed a dig at Israel Adesanya after the Nigerian cried at the press conference ahead of their UFC 305 middleweight title fight.

Mikel Obi aims dig at Enzo Fernandez amid Conor Gallagher's Chelsea exit

Football

a year ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has sent a message to Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season which kicks off today.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso praises Boniface ahead of Bundesliga title defence

Football

a year ago

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has heaped praises on Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface ahead of their German Bundesliga title defence.

Mikel Obi vibes to Omah Lay’s Holy Ghost during gym session

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel is not giving up his fitness despite retiring three years ago. He shared videos of himself in the gym while jamming Afrobeats.

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