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

1931 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Luis Suarez spits at Seattle Sounders staff after Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final

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Victor Osimhen reacts after Galatasaray drew Liverpool and Manchester City in Champions League

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a month ago

David Raya and Mikel Arteta ‘blame’ ball for Dominik Szoboszlai's free kick in loss to Liverpool

Football

a month ago

“Looked the better side”: Sunday Oliseh praises Arsenal despite loss to Liverpool

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a month ago

Victor Osimhen scores brilliant header to help Galatasaray beat Rizespor

Football

2 months ago

Sunday Oliseh slams Ruben Amorim over Benjamin Sesko’s treatment at Manchester United

Football

2 months ago

Calvin Bassey: Chelsea star embarrasses Super Eagles defender with sublime skill

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea youngster Estevao Willian was a menace to Calvin Bassey during the Blues' 2-0 win over Fulham, dribbling past the Nigerian on multiple occasions.

Osimhen, Lookman and other Super Eagles stars who will play Champions League this season

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2 months ago

Six Super Eagles players will play in the UEFA Champions League this season, including Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman.

2026 WCQ: South Africa coach Hugo Broos makes bold confession about Super Eagles

Football

2 months ago

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has made a bold confession about the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Chelsea vs Barcelona, Madrid vs Man City, other matches to look out for after Champions League draw

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2 months ago

UEFA have conducted the Champions League draw and some exciting matches have come up for fans to look forward to, including Chelsea vs Barcelona.

Oliseh discloses Super Eagles' match bonus in the 90s amid Tinubu's $100k gift to Super Falcons

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has disclosed how much his set earned as match bonuses in the 90s amid President Tinubu's $100k gift to Super Falcons.

UEFA announces new Champions League final kick-off time and huge prize money for winner

Football

2 months ago

European football governing, UEFA, have announced new kick-off time for the Champions League final, starting with the 2025/26 final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

South Africa name Nigerian in final 23-man squad to face Super Eagles in WCQ

Football

2 months ago

South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has included a defender of Nigerian descent in Bafana Bafana’s squad to face the Super Eagles in the World Cup qualifier.

“It’s a trap”: WAFCON star Ucheibe raises alarm over ‘evil’ contracts targeting young footballers

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2 months ago

Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe has raised an alarm to young footballers after spotting an 'evil' contract online, which flouts FIFA rules and exploits players.

Inter Milan president explains why club abandoned Ademola Lookman signing

Football

2 months ago

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has explained why the club walked away from the negotiations to sign Ademola Lookman despite the player's green light.

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