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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Nigerians to watch out for in 2024/25 Serie A with Osimhen seeking move away

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen: Chelsea legends Didier Drogba, Mikel Obi send message to wantaway Napoli star

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: strikers Chelsea could target if they miss out on Napoli star

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a year ago

3 Nigerians who won UEFA Super Cup as Lookman eyes history against Real Madrid

Football

a year ago

Sunday Oliseh defends Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho amid criticisms

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: Primate Ayodele warns Napoli star over Chelsea move

Football

a year ago

Odion Ighalo sends message to Victor Osimhen amid Napoli exit saga

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has sent a message to Victor Osimhen, with the striker going through uncertainty regarding his Napoli exit.

Okocha leaves Broda Shaggi, others amazed with football tricks on 51st birthday

Football

a year ago

Nigerian football legend Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha turns 51 today. He showed off his impressive football skills that left comedian Broda Shaggi amazed.

“My acct no dey do transfer”: Boniface warns after singer Chike gifts troll N1M

Football

a year ago

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has warned his social media fans that he is not like singer Chike who gave a cash gift of ₦1 million to a troll.

Sunday Oliseh explains how Nigerian players can attract top European clubs

Football

a year ago

Football legend Sunday Oliseh has issued an advice to Nigerian footballers on how they can become more attractive to top European football clubs.

Victor Osimhen 'escapes' punishment after altercation with Napoli fan at nightclub

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen had an altercation with a fan who attempted to film him at a nightclub. The incident is unlikely to affect his future at widely reported.

Alex Iwobi explains how Super Eagles star Ola Aina influenced his career

Football

a year ago

Fulham forward Alex Iwobi has reflected on his childhood friendship with Ola Aina and how the Nottingham Forest defender influenced his football career.

Iwobi, Aina and other Nigerians to watch out for in 2024/25 Premier League season

Football

a year ago

The 2024/25 Premier League season is three days away from kickoff with Manchester United vs Fulham. Who are the Nigerian players to watch out for?

Victor Osimhen: Fabrizio Romano gives condition for Napoli star to join Chelsea

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's future away from Napoli remains in the balance. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest in the Nigerian striker's deal.

Mikel and other Nigerians who played for Mourinho after Osayi Samuel at Fenerbahce

Football

a year ago

Bright Osayi-Samuel is playing for Jose Mourinho at Turkish club Fenerbahce. Who are the other Nigerian footballers who have played for the Special One?

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