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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3 players Messi and Ronaldo agree could win Ballon d'Or in future

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a year ago

NFF reportedly agrees deal with German tactician to become Super Eagles coach, set for unveiling

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a year ago

Jose Peseiro gives 2 reasons for quitting Super Eagles coaching role

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a year ago

Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman speaks after helping Atalanta beat Fiorentina

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray fans after win over Rizespor on his debut

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a year ago

Napoli star states the difference between Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen

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a year ago

Wilfred Ndidi breaks JJ Okocha’s Premier League record after performance for Leicester

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a year ago

Wilfred Ndidi provided two assists in Leicester City's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, surpassing legendary midfielder Austin Jay-Jay Okocha's numbers.

Victor Boniface explains goal celebration after brace for Bayer Leverkusen

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a year ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has explained his funny goal celebration after scoring two goals in Bayer Leverkusen's 4-1 win over TSG Hoffenheim.

Victor Osimhen starts for Galatasaray debut on his debut vs Rizespor

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is set to make his Galatasaray debut against Rizespor. Manager Okan Buruk has named the Super Eagles striker in the starting lineup.

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and other European clubs with highest wage bill

Football

a year ago

German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich leads the top five European leagues clubs in terms of annual wages with an estimated salary of €267 million per year.

Mikel Obi: Chelsea legend makes bold prediction for Tottenham vs Arsenal

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi has shared his prediction for the biggest Premier League fixture of the weekend, the North London derby tie between Tottenham and Arsenal.

Ex Super Eagles star explains how Eguavoen is better than Jose Peseiro

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has explained what makes interim coach Augustine Eguavoen better than Portuguese boss Jose Peseiro.

Arsenal rejected chance to sign Victor Osimhen before Galatasaray move, reason emerges

Football

a year ago

Premier League club Arsenal rejected the chance to sign wantaway star Victor Osimhen before he joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan move from Napoli.

Osimhen, Sancho and other new signings expected to debut this weekend

Football

a year ago

The European transfer window closed at the start of international break. Some new signings are expected to debut this weekend, including Victor Osimhen.

Augustine Eguavoen told what to do if he wants to be Super Eagles coach

Football

a year ago

A former Super Eagles teammate has advised interim boss Augustine Eguavoen on what he must do to become the permanent manager of the national team.

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