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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Samson Siasia reportedly demands N10m for new job as his FIFA ban set to end

Football

a year ago

N12bn on zero medal: 6 other things Peter Obi said about Nigeria's quest at Paris 2024

Athletics

a year ago

“Pep Guardiola steeze”: Nigerians react as Rena Wakama wins Paris 2024 best basketball coach

Athletics

a year ago

Despite N12b with zero medal, Team Nigeria captured partying at Paris 2024 closing closing ceremony

Athletics

a year ago

Chelsea make Osimhen priority after Omorodion deal collapsed, reports

Football

a year ago

Bernardo Silva equals Kanu’s record after scoring Community Shield goal

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Ogunleye, Omorodion and other Nigerians who won medals for other countries

Athletics

a year ago

Team Nigeria did not win a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However four Nigerians representing other countries had a podium finish at the Games.

Imane Khelif: Algerian gender row boxer hits back at haters after winning Olympic gold medal

Boxing

a year ago

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who was accused of being a man has fired back at her bullies after winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics boxing.

American skateboarder Nyjah Huston criticise Paris 2024 Olympics medal quality

Athletics

a year ago

American athlete Nyjah Huston has displayed the degradation of his Paris 2024 Olympics medal, days after winning bronze in men's street skateboarding.

Pepe, Kroos and other football big names who retired in 2024

Football

a year ago

Former Real Madrid midfielder Pepe announced his professional retirement this week. He joins a list of football big names who have hung their boots in 2024.

Mikel Obi relives the experience of his Chelsea unveiling in 2006

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has described the emotions he left on the day he was unveiled as a Chelsea player after visiting Cobham.

Ighalo scores on his return to Spanish club, receives King treatment and standing ovation, video

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo returned to his former club Granada for a pre-season friendly. He scored and was celebrated by the Spanish club.

Samuel Chukwueze wants Victor Osimhen at AC Milan amidst uncertain future

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has expressed the desire to be club teammates with Victor Osimhen, who is expected to leave Napoli this summer.

Paris 2024:Nigerians react as Tobi Amusan loses Women's 100m hurdles semifinal

Athletics

a year ago

Tobi Amusan will not be racing in the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's 100m hurdles after finishing ninth overall in the semifinal with a time of 12.55 seconds.

“It’ll Take Months to Deliver”: Minister Gives Reason Ese Ukpeseraye Got Bike From Germany

Athletics

a year ago

Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye borrowed a bike from Germany to participate at a Paris Olympics event. The Sports Minister has clarified the incident.

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