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

1758 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

Athletics

a year ago

Nigerian athlete Olayinka Olajide misses out on Paris 2024 Olympics participation

Athletics

a year ago

Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passes away at 77

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Ese Brume performs Brain Jotter's Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo dance

Athletics

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: reasons Napoli star shouldn't have signed new contract in 2023

Football

a year ago

Odumodublvck links up with Victor Boniface and Arsenal stars in London

Football

a year ago

Kelechi Iheanacho pens farewell message to Leicester City days after joining Sevilla

Football

a year ago

Kelechi Iheanacho has sent a farewell message to Leicester City a week after joining Sevilla. The Super Eagles attacker spent seven season with the Foxes.

Victor Osimhen to Chelsea saga: transfer guru Fabrizio Romano provides 'true picture’

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is still expected to leave Napoli this summer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on his proposed move to Chelsea.

Paris 2024: Rena Wakama’s message to Nigerians after D'Tigress’ historic run

Athletics

a year ago

D'Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has sent a message to Nigerians after his team were eliminated from the Paris 2024 Olympics after losing to USA.

Ighalo and other Nigerians in Saudi Pro League as Troost Ekong nears Al Kholood move

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is nearing a move to Al-Kholood. Who are the other Nigerian footballers in the Saudi Professional League?

Paris 2024: Nigerian athlete goes viral for resemblance to ex Arsenal star Lacazette

Football

a year ago

Nigerian athlete Edose Ibadin has become popular at the Paris 2024 Olympics for his striking resemblance to French footballer Alexandre Lacazette.

Paris 2024: Tobi Amusan reacts after reaching Women's 100m hurdles semifinal

Athletics

a year ago

Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has reached the semi-final of the Paris 2024 Olympics women's 100m hurdles semifinal and she feels confident of a podium finish.

Ex Super Eagles star almost ended it all out of shame when his wife dumped him

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has opened up on how he almost did the unthinkable after his former wife abandoned their marriage after his retirement.

Fans concerned about dilapidated school roof as ex Barca star Asisat Oshoala trains in Nigeria

Football

a year ago

Asisat Oshoala returned to Nigeria and trained with his former club FC Robo. Fans on social media are concerned with the state of the school she was training.

Paris 2024: Favour Ofili releases statement after missing out on medal in Women's 200m event

Athletics

a year ago

Nigerian athlete Favour Ofili has published a message on her social media pages after finishing sixth in the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's 200 metre event.

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