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

1759 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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“Barrack Boy”: Victor Boniface steps out in customised boot ahead of next season

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Asisat Oshoala sends cryptic message after being benched in loss vs Brazil

Football

a year ago

Asisat Oshoala benched, Gabi Nunes help Brazil beat Super Falcons in Paris 2024 Olympics tie

Football

a year ago

Gernot Rohr: ex Super Eagles boss spotted watching Super Falcons vs Brazil

Football

a year ago

Meet Leo and Chima: 2 Nigerians making waves in Japan's Olympics football squad

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Asisat Oshoala sets medal target for Super Falcons ahead of Brazil clash

Football

a year ago

"Poun Poun": Boniface teaches Bayer Leverkusen staff Pidgin English as he pushes wheelbarrow

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface was involved in community service for Bayer Leverkusen. In the process, he told a club staff what wheelbarrow is called in Nigeria.

Joshua Zirkzee explains why he subbed Nigeria for the Netherlands

Football

a year ago

Manchester United's new striker Joshua Zirkzee has opened up on why he snubbed playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite meeting a top official.

Victor Boniface spotted pushing wheelbarow for urgent 2K as Nigeria's economic hardship bites harder

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface shared a photo of himself on his social media pushing a wheelbarrow, claiming he is hustling for his daily 2k.

Paris 2024: First proposal at Olympics as Argentine handball player engages hockey star

Athletics

a year ago

Paris 2024 Olympics had its first love episode today. Argentina handball player Pablo Simonet proposed to his long-term girlfriend Pilar Campoy at the game village.

Osimhen, Olayinka and other Nigerian players hopeful of joining new clubs

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is still expected to leave Napoli this summer. Who are the other Nigerian footballers expected to join new clubs before the window closes?

Victor Osimhen: two Saudi clubs set to bid for Napoli star after PSG talks stalled

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain has stalled in the last days. According to reports, two Saudi clubs have revived interest in the forward.

Nigerian groom denounces love for Man United as condition to marry his bride

Football

a year ago

A Nigerian groom was faced with a difficult challenge of denouncing his love for Manchester United by his father-in-law before marrying his bride.

Sunday Oliseh backs Aston Villa for big season after signing Amadou Onana

Football

a year ago

Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh is backing Aston Villa for a big season after signing Amadou Onana. The Belgian is Unai Emery's eighth signing.

Super Eagles defender names coach that can help Nigeria qualify for 2026 World Cup

Football

a year ago

The NFF are in active search for a new head coach for the Super Eagles. A former international Solomon Kwambe has named an ideal candidate for the job.

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