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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Victor Osimhen suffers ankle injury scare after first Napoli training under Conte

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a year ago

Osimhen vs Finidi George: ex Super Eagles star claims Napoli star has apologised

Football

a year ago

PSG Prepare €200M Joint Bid for Victor Osimhen and Napoli Teammate: Reports

Football

a year ago

Herve Renard: why two time AFCON winner may not take Super Eagles job

Football

a year ago

Philip Shaibu claims NFF should have rejected Finidi George’s resignation

Football

a year ago

Osho, Ejuke and other Nigerians who have completed transfers this summer

Football

a year ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: Odumodublvck tips Spain star as best in the world over Real Madrid stars

Football

a year ago

Afrobeats artiste Odumodublvck has named the best footballer in the world. The rapper ignored two Real Madrid stars who are in contention for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

Sunday Oliseh warns Southgate and England ahead of Euro 2024 final vs Spain

Football

a year ago

Nigerian football legend has applauded England boss Gareth Southgate as the man with clear ideas but warns that Spain are a different team ahead of Euro 2024 final.

Asisat Oshoala makes interesting claim about Copa America games: “referee no send anybody papa”

Football

a year ago

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala was intrigued by the physical nature of the Copa America games and made an interesting claim about the officiating of the games.

Declan Rice or Harry Kane: Odumodublvck picks England’s most important player

Football

a year ago

Afrobeats artiste Odumodublvck has picked Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the most important player for England, even ahead of captain Harry Kane.

Jay Jay Okocha: super eagles legend welcomes Nigerian star to PSG

Football

a year ago

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Super Falcons striker Jennifer Echegini. Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha featured in her unveiling video.

Victor Osimhen reconsiders Napoli stay under Antonio Conte due to lack of offers, reports

Football

a year ago

Napoli's asking price for the transfer of Victor Osimhen is scaring suitors away. The Nigerian is reportedly considering staying at the club next season.

Paris 2024: Asisat Oshoala arrives at Super Falcons’ Olympics camp in Spain

Football

a year ago

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are two weeks away from kicking off their 2024 Paris Olympics campaign. Asisat Oshoala is the latest player to arrive in camp.

Osimhen, Lookman, other Super Eagles stars and their potential next clubs

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli this summer if a good offer comes in. Who are the other Super Eagles stars in the news for potential departure to new clubs?

Olofinjana at Chelsea and other Nigerians who recently got big roles at European clubs

Football

a year ago

Chelsea have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana as scout. He joins a list of other Nigerians who got roles at European clubs recently.

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