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

1998 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigerians react as Super Falcons get stuck in elevator days before Paris Olympics

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a year ago

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a year ago

Super Falcons striker Toni Payne joins Everton Women

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a year ago

Ahmed Musa spends special Friday message to Nigerians

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a year ago

Osimhen, Lookman top list of most valuable Super Eagles players

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a year ago

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen retains the top spot as Africa's and Nigeria's most valuable player. He is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.

Antonio Conte assures fans over the departure of Victor Osimhen from Napoli

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a year ago

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli, assuring that there will be no issues about his departure.

Amaju Pinnick: ex NFF boss explains why he prefers foreign coaches for Super Eagles

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a year ago

Former president of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has stated the reason a foreign manager is best suited to coach the Super Eagles.

Kanu, Aubameyang and other best Africans who played for Arsenal after black kit launch

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a year ago

Arsenal launched their away kit to celebrate their African fans. Who are the top five African stars to play for the Premier League club including Kanu Nwankwo.

Rodri: Sunday Oliseh hails Manchester City star amid Ballon d'Or bid

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a year ago

Spain midfielder Rodri as received high praise from Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh and Ballon d'Or push after a brilliant Euro 2024 campaign.

Ademola Lookman: Details emerge on Atalanta’s asking price for Nigerian star

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a year ago

Ademola Lookman could be heading for a departure from Atalanta this summer. The Italian club have named their asking price for the Super Eagles star.

Mikel Obi visits Real Madrid training ground, congratulates Modric on new contract

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a year ago

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel was at Real Madrid's training complex today. He congratulated Luka Modric on his new contract afterwards.

Amaju Pinnick: ex NFF boss speaks on Osimhen's rant towards Finidi George

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a year ago

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has disclosed Victor Osimhen's reaction after his Instagram live rant towards former Super Eagles boss Finidi George.

Ralf Rangnick selects two Nigerian players for Austria perspective training course

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a year ago

Austria national team manager Ralf Rangnick has named two Nigerian youngsters in the squad for this summer's perspective players training course.

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