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

1997 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Asisat Oshoala dreams of watching Olympics in an African country

Football

a year ago

Tosin Adarabioyo: NFF in talks to convince Chelsea star to play for Nigeria

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Ashleigh Plumptre sends message to Super Falcons after defeat to Spain

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Super Falcons hopeful of qualification despite loss to Spain after Japan beat Brazil

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend tips former Chelsea manager for England job

Football

a year ago

Paris 2024: Nigerian boxer suspended after testing positive for banned substance

Boxing

a year ago

Kelechi Iheanacho: Super Eagles star set to join record Europa League winners

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly agreed a deal with Spanish club to sign as a free agent, subject to medicals and contract signing next week.

5 Players Whose Barcelona Moves Turned Nightmare Amid Vitor Roque Saga

Football

a year ago

Brazilian teenager is facing an exit from Barcelona after less than a year after he joined. Legit.ng looks at five players whose dream turned into nightmare at Barca

Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend drops NFF presidency hint with telling emoji

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles captain appears to have dropped a hint he could run for the NFF presidency while responding to a comment from a fan on Instagram.

Paris 2024: Nigerian athletes defy rain to showcase stylish outfit ahead of opening ceremony

Athletics

a year ago

Team Nigeria arrived at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony dressed in stylish native attires. Despite the heavy downpour they were in high spirits.

Victor Osimhen: details emerge on why Napoli striker’s move to PSG stalled

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain have cooled down recently. Reports in France has identified one key reason why talks stalled.

Asisat Oshoala: 7 times Super Falcons star was an unused substitute after bench role vs Brazil

Football

a year ago

Asisat Oshoala was an unused substitute during Nigeria's 1-0 Paris 2024 Olympics loss to Brazil. When were the other times she was benched for 90 minutes?

“C&S Garment”: Fans React to Nigeria’s Outfit for 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Athletics

a year ago

Athlete Olayinka Olajide AJ Gold has unveiled Team Nigeria's outfit for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony which drew reactions from Nigerians.

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

Football

a year ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has unveiled his new boots for the 2024/25 season, with custom details on either side of the Nike Mercurial boots.

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

Football

a year ago

Asisat Oshoala was benched for Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The striker appears to have sent a cryptic message to Randy Waldrum.

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