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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Chelsea step up chase to sign Victor Osimhen in January, take two transfer decisions

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a year ago

"I don't encourage such": Augustine Eguavoen set for showdown talks with Stanley Nwabali

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a year ago

PSG denies official bid for Victor Osimhen before Galatasaray loan move

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a year ago

Augustine Eguavoen's record in charge of national team amid calls to be Super Eagles coach

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen reunites with former Napoli teammate in first Galatasaray training

Football

a year ago

Samson Siasia names player who can transform Super Eagles, rates him like Jay Jay Okocha

Football

a year ago

5 Nigerian football personalities who have endorsed Augustine Eguavoen

Football

a year ago

The NFF continues their search for a permanent manager for the Super Eagles. Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has received the backing of football personalities.

Troost Ekong: Super Eagles captain gives reason for moving to Saudi Arabia

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on his Saudi Arabian transfer, giving reasons he joined the newly-promoted side Al-Kholood.

Mikel Obi backs Augustine Eguavoen for Super Eagles job, gives crucial reason

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel has backed Augustine Eguavoen to take over the national team. This comes after the two games against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Famous football twins after Jurrien and Quinten Timber played for Netherlands

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a year ago

Jurrien and Quinten Timber played for together for the Netherlands for the first time during the international break, becoming another set of twins to play together.

Clemens Westerhof names Nigerian tactician as perfect for Super Eagles coaching job

Football

a year ago

AFCON 1994 winning manager Clemens Westerhof has tipped one of his former players got the vacant managerial position of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Super Eagles return to Nigeria after draw with Rwanda amid uncertainty over coaching position

Football

a year ago

The Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria in the early hours of today after their goalless draw against Rwanda, with uncertainty over Augustine Eguavoen's role.

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong sends message to Nigerians after draw vs Rwanda

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has sent a message to Nigerians after the team played a 0-0 draw against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

Mourinho names one attribute he doesn't like about Osimhen after joining Galatasaray

Football

a year ago

Jose Mourinho has opened up about Victor Osimhen moving to rivals Galatasaray and named one attribute he does not like about the Super Eagles striker.

Augustine Eguavoen quits role as Super Eagles handler, gives tough reasons

Football

a year ago

Augustine Eguavoen has quit his role as the Super Eagles handler after he led the national team to defeat Benin and draw with Rwanda at the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

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