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

1661 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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NFF president confirms “little outstanding” owed to Super Falcons amid WAFCON 2025

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Nigeria Football President Ibrahim Gusau has reacted to the viral rumour that the Super Falcons are owed outstanding bonuses, but not as claimed in the media.

Super Eagles legend warns Osimhen against Galatasaray move, claims he risks regret

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Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has reacted to the reports that Victor Osimhen has agreed to join Galatasaray on a permanent transfer from Napoli.

Napoli offer player plus cash for Super Eagles star to replace outgoing Victor Osimhen

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Napoli are looking into Nigerian attacker's market again as they search for a replacement for Victor Osimhen, who is expected to join Galatasaray soon.

Peter Rufai's best man discloses how he rejected help from popular Nigerian pastor before his death

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A close friend of late legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai, Godwin Obinyan, has opened up on how his friend suffered in silence after rejecting help.

Touching video of Liverpool stars laying roses for Diogo Jota at Anfield goes viral

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Liverpool players continue to pay tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident alongside his brother.

"I’ll give you ₦5M": Ighalo promises Nigerian vlogger cash if he juggles the ball 500 times

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a month ago

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo recently met with Nigerian vlogger Egungun and promised him ₦5 million if he juggles the ball 500 times.

Liverpool makes historic gesture to honour Diogo Jota's legacy after striker's death

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Liverpool have made a historic push to immortalise Diogo Jota after the striker's unfortunate demise alongside his brother in a car accident on July 3.

"I’ll give you ₦1M": Ighalo promises Carterefe cash if he gets name of his club

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a month ago

Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo hosted Nigerian influencer Carterefe at his Lagos mansion, and promised him cash if he answered a simple question.

Peter Rufai: The state of Super Eagles legend's house after his death

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a month ago

Super Eagles legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai sadly passed away last week Thursday. Mourners were at his house in Lagos and had good words to say about him.

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