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

1994 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: reason Super Eagles star chose number 45 at Galatasaray

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a year ago

Galatasaray troll Chelsea after signing Victor Osimhen on loan

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen takes drastic decision over agent Roberto Calenda after Napoli transfer ordeal

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray fans after warm welcome in Istanbul

Football

a year ago

Osimhen to Galatasaray: 5 Super Eagles stars who have played for Turkish club

Football

a year ago

Former AFCON winner reacts as Osimhen misses opportunity to play with Mourinho in Turkey

Football

a year ago

“Wow, crazy”: Manchester City star reacts to Osimhen's move to Galatasaray

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen will join Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The transfer has drawn the reaction of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

Victor Osimhen sends message to critics as he edges closer to Napoli exit

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is heading for Napoli exit after Galatasaray make a loan move. The striker has dropped a cryptic message to his detractors via Instagram.

Last 5 players Arsenal signed from Chelsea after Raheem Sterling's loan move

Football

a year ago

Arsenal have completed the loan move for Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. Who are the last five players the Gunners signed from their London rivals.

"May you go trophyless forever": Nigerians flood Napoli's social media after Osimhen’s treatment

Football

a year ago

Nigerians have flooded Napoli's social media pages after the club excluded Victor Osimhen from their squad and stripped him off his number nine jersey.

Napoli makes key decision on Victor Osimhen after failed move to Chelsea

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen failed to secure a move away from Napoli before the transfer window shut. The club have excluded him from their squad for the season.

Bruno Labbadia: reasons NFF’s appointment of new Super Eagles boss failed after announcement

Football

a year ago

Bruno Labbadia will not be the new Super Eagles head coach despite an announcement on Tuesday. The NFF have given reasons the agreement collapsed.

Victor Osimhen: reasons striker’s proposed move to Chelsea collapsed

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's proposed move to Chelsea collapsed few minutes to the end of the transfer deadline day. The reason for the collapse has now emerged.

Victor Osimhen: Journalist Provides Update on Chelsea’s Salary Offer to Napoli Star

Football

a year ago

Chelsea have reportedly made their first salary proposal to Victor Osimhen which has been rejected as it falls below his current wages at Napoli.

Bruno Labbadia reportedly rejects Super Eagles job despite announcement by NFF

Football

a year ago

The Nigerian Football Federation announced Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles but the German has reportedly quit talks with the federation.

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