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 six 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@corp.legit.ng.

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Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after a winless run in the Premier League, appointing Calum McFarlane as interim manager to aim for UCL qualification.

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Manchester City tops the Premier League after a 1-0 win against Burnley. Erling Haaland’s fifth-minute goal puts them level on points with Arsenal.

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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk expresses disappointment after 2-0 elimination by Genclerbirligi in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, as Osimhen returns post-injury.

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Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after five Premier League losses without a goal, naming Calum MacFarlane interim head coach until a permanent manager is appointed.

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike sparks social media reactions after updating his Instagram bio in Yoruba amid recovery from a ruptured Achilles, missing the 2026 World Cup.

Diego Simeone offers crucial update on Ademola Lookman’s injury ahead of important La Liga clash

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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone updates on Ademola Lookman's injury after Copa del Rey final; both he and Sorloth to train individually ahead of La Liga match.

Chelsea sack 3 coaches after Brighton defeat as Liam Rosenior’s future remains unclear

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Chelsea part ways with three coaches after a £262.4 million loss, amid fan outrage over head coach Liam Rosenior and a looming crisis at Stamford Bridge.

“Arsenal cannot win the league”: Popular Nigerian Pastor assures in viral video

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Nigerian pastor Dolapo Lawal claims Arsenal cannot win the Premier League title, citing a 'curse' amidst a competitive race with Manchester City.

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