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 four 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. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1662 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles stars reacts after NFF confirm legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai’s death

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Diogo Jota: Where Liverpool star was going before accident that claimed his life

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a month ago

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie declares herself Africa's best

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a month ago

Meet Diogo Jota’s younger brother, also a footballer, who died alongside him

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother

Football

a month ago

Fans mourn as Liverpool star Diogo Jota passes away at 28: “He married 5 days ago”

Football

a month ago

Turkish pundit recommends Super Eagles star as alternative to Victor Osimhen

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen has yet to respond to Galatasaray's proposal for a permanent move. A Turkish pundit has recommended another Super Eagles star as an alternative.

Victor Osimhen teaches daughter how to swim in cute father-child moment

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen continues to enjoy his holiday and this time he shared pictures spending time with his daughter and a video teaching her how to swim.

New footage shows decay of Surulere National Stadium, needs ₦21 Billion to rebuild its legacy

Football

a month ago

A new footage has showed the state of decay of the the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Former Sports minister Sunday Dare claimed it needs ₦21bn for renovation.

AI-controlled robots compete in China’s first humanoid soccer league in Beijing

Football

a month ago

China have launched a groundbreaking humanoid soccer league which makes use of AI-controlled robots in 3-on-3 matches in the RoBoLeague in Beijing.

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen opens up on the 15 minutes that changed his life

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up on the 15 minutes that changed his life in 2014 and kick-started his professional football career.

BNXN names Osimhen and other players Manchester United should sign this summer

Football

a month ago

Manchester United are in the transfer market this summer for new players, with Nigerian artist BNXN recommending three stars, including Victor Osimhen.

Siasia drops bombshell on alleged ₦91m bribe to include ex-Chelsea star Mikel in Olympics squad

Football

a month ago

Former head coach of Nigeria's Olympics team Samson Siasia has alleged that he was offered a bribe to include Mikel Obi in the 2008 Olympics squad.

Victor Boniface says "football no dey pay" after disclosing how much is in his account

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has claimed that football does not pay after disclosing how much he has in his account during a funny content video.

Victor Osimhen reportedly sets date to announce his next club

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli permanently this summer and has interest form many clubs. The Nigerian forward has reportedly set date to announce his decision.

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