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 five 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. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1992 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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a year ago

Boniface recreates Thierry Henry’s passing technique in Champions League match

Football

a year ago

Boniface explains how he moved from watching Champions League for N30 to making debut

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi aims dig at Erling Haaland after Man City’s Champions League match

Football

a year ago

5 managers who could replace Fonseca as AC Milan boss and coach Samuel Chukwueze

Football

a year ago

Ex Galatasaray star praises one key attribute about Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Former Fenerbahce forward Garry Rodrigues has named one key attribute that makes Victor Osimhen a smart signing for Turkish champions Galatasaray.

Mikel aims subtle dig again at Jackson, advises Maresca on who to start as no 9

Football

a year ago

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi has aimed another dig at striker Nicolas Jackson while advising Enzo Maresca to explore other options in the number nine position.

AC Milan chief Ibrahimovic speaks on Osimhen rumours before Galatasaray move

Football

a year ago

AC Milan reportedly approached Napoli for Victor Osimhen before he joined Galatasaray. Club chief Zlatan Ibrahimovic has commented ok the rumours.

Victor Osimhen: reason Galatasaray star's mask could be banned before Fenerbahce clash

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen could be without his trademark protective mask when Galatasaray face rivals Fenerbahce after rival fans called for it to be banned.

Jay Jay Okocha picks Ronaldinho in his 5 a side team, names 3 former Super Eagles stars

Football

a year ago

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has named his five-a-side team including Brazilian legend Gaucho Ronaldinho and three of his former Super Eagles teammates.

Super Falcons star announces she's expecting first child, shares baby bump photos

Football

a year ago

Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has posted her baby bump photos on social media and announced that she is expecting her first child.

Ex Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa hints at NPFL return, ask fans to choose next club

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has dropped a hint he could return to the Nigerian Professional Football League after leaving Swiss club Sivasspor.

Victor Osimhen set to miss Galatasaray vs Gaziantep after debut vs Rizespor

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is set to miss Galatasaray's next match against Gaziantep later today. The Super Eagles striker made his debut for the Turkish champions on Saturday.

Ex Besiktas star gives reason Victor Osimhen didn't score on Galatasaray debut

Football

a year ago

Former Besiktas star Nihat Kahveci has praised Victor Osimhen after his Galatasaray debut and explained the reason he failed to get on the scoresheet.

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