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

1663 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Chelsea star confirms when he will decide between England and Nigeria

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Victor Osimhen teases Boniface after Bayer Leverkusen star stars holiday in Marbella

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Victor Osimhen's sister reacts him after buying ₦900m Rolls-Royce Cullinan: “Omo ologo”

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3 Super Eagles stars who have already joined new clubs this summer

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"I go serious with my life": Boniface reacts after Osimhen splashed ₦900m on Rolls Royce

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Super Eagles goalkeeper reacts to "fine boy" tag and admiration from female fans

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a month ago

Osimhen, Chukwueze, other Super Eagles stars with the most expensive cars

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a month ago

Europe-based Super Eagles attackers Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze recently acquired expensive luxury cars worth more than ₦500 million each.

Super Eagles legend explains why Victor Osimhen must move to Premier League

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Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has praised Victor Osimhen as a big asset to Nigerian football and urged the striker to move to the Premier League.

Former Napoli star calls Victor Osimhen a mediocre player ahead of his exit

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a month ago

A former Napoli player and an Italian coach has hit out at Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen describing him as a one-season wonder and a mediocre player.

Super Eagles striker spotted riding okada in Lagos during his holiday, video

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Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare was spotted riding motorcycle on the street of Lagos and having fun exchange with his friends during his holiday.

"Don't date Nigerian men": Lady exposes DMs from Super Eagles star who promised her marriage

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a month ago

An Instagram model has exposed her conversation with a Super Eagles player who promised her marriage but stopped replying her messages with excuses.

Super Eagles midfielder brags about Ronaldinho holding him as a baby

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a month ago

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has opened up about his connection with Ronaldinho when his uncle Austin Jay-Jay Okocha shared the pitch with the Brazilian legend.

2026 World Cup: How Super Eagles could qualify after South Africa’s 3 points penalty

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a month ago

South Africa will receive a three points deduction after fielding the ineligible Teboho Mokoena during their 2-0 win vs Lesotho in the World Cup qualifier.

Daniel Amokachi: Reason Super Eagles legend sold his private jet emerges

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Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi owned a private jet in the late 1990s, but was forced to sell it in the early 2000s due to the cost of maintenance.

Lionel Messi: 98-year-old grandma proposes to Inter Miami star during Club World Cup match

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a month ago

Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami reach the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup after a 2-2 draw against Palmieras. An elderly fan proposed to the star.

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