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

1995 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mikel Obi criticises Erik ten Hag after Manchester United lost to Brighton

Football

a year ago

When ex Liverpool boss Klopp named Okocha's goal vs Kahn as best in Bundesliga history

Football

a year ago

Primate Ayodele gives Osimhen second Chelsea warning, tells him club to join

Football

a year ago

Nigerian teenager Divine Iheme smashes World Age 14 100m record

Athletics

a year ago

“Keep scoring and I'll shut up”: Mikel Obi responds to Nicolas Jackson

Football

a year ago

Israel Adesanya Visits White Garment Church After Loss to Du Plessis, Sprays Money

Sports

a year ago

Samson Siasia opens up on his 5 year FIFA ban amid links to Super Eagles job

Football

a year ago

Samson Siasia has spoken for the first time since his five year FIFA ban ended. The former Super Eagles manager explained what he was up to in that time.

Victor Osimhen: journalist debunks report Nigerian asked Chelsea for outrageous salary

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen reportedly demanded a salary of £500,000 from Chelsea. A Naples-based journalist has debunked the reports which came from the English media.

Noni Madueke apologises for offensive Instagram post after hat trick for Chelsea vs Wolves

Football

a year ago

Noni Madueke bagged a hat-trick in Chelsea's 6-2 win over Wolves. The winger apologised to Wolverhampton fans after his offensive Instagram post.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson hits back at Mikel Obi after goal against Wolves

Football

a year ago

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has fired back at legend Mikel Obi over his constant criticism after opening the scoring in the 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Noni Madueke bags hat trick for Chelsea after insulting Wolverhampton on Instagram

Football

a year ago

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke bagged a hat-trick in the 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The winger made an insulting comment about the city on Instagram.

Victor Osimhen's transfer to Chelsea seems off due to fresh Stamford Bridge stance

Football

a year ago

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli this summer but may not join Chelsea after the London club have a new stance on the transfer.

Ex Manchester United star praises Iwobi after winning goal for Fulham vs Leicester City

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has drawn praises from former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves after his performance for Fulham against Leicester.

Segun Odegbami warns Siasia about taking Super Eagles role after FIFA ban

Football

a year ago

Samson Siasia is in the Frame for Super Eagles interim assistant after his FIFA ban. Ex international Segun Odegbami has warned the former U23 coach against it.

Most Premier League hat tricks after Erling Haaland for Manchester City vs Ipswich Town

Football

a year ago

Erling Haaland scored his seventh hat-trick for Manchester City in the 4-1 win over Ipswich Town. Who are the other Premier League players with most trebles?

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