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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Barcelona star in tears at his wedding, teammates react to emotional moment

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Nigerian-born footballer shares bags of rice at Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s church, gets boots anointed

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Portugal vs Nigeria: Super Falcons play draw in first friendly before WAFCON 2025

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Taribo West: When Ex-Super Eagles star threatened to break Ghana legend's leg 24 years ago

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Retirement plan? Boniface launches talk show after lady dragged him on podcast, video

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Messi's wife ranked in top 5 richest footballers' wives, Ronaldo's partner misses out

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a month ago

MC Alger: 3 fans dead, more than 70 injured in Algeria stadium disaster

Football

a month ago

MC Alger's title celebrations turned sour when a security barrier of the July 5 stadium gave way, killing three fans and leaving more than 70 injured.

Eric Chelle: Bruno Onyemaechi defends Super Eagles boss after Sunday Oliseh’s comments

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has praised manager Eric Chelle as the right man for the job after Sunday Oliseh condemns the coach's appointment.

“Where's his mother?”: Fans ask as Lamine Yamal gets involved with another 29-year-old lady

Football

a month ago

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal is at the centre of another controversy after his involvement with another woman days after his holiday with Fati Vazquez.

Favour Ofili switches allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey after Olympics disappointment: Reports

Athletics

a month ago

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her international allegiance to represent Turkey after disappointments at Tokyo and Paris Olympics.

Victor Osimhen: Pundit shares Galatasaray's plan for striker amid waiting game

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen has yet to give green light to Galatasaray despite making the highest offer among European clubs, and the club have come out with a plan.

Victor Osimhen informs Galatasaray teammates of his next club - reports

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has reportedly informed his Galatasaray teammates about his next club before leaving Turkey for Nigeria for his post-season holiday.

"Grateful": Ighalo flaunts private jet as he flies out of Nigeria after lavish 36th birthday party

Football

2 months ago

Odion Ighalo has flown out of Nigeria on a private jet after enjoying a well deserved holiday during which he celebrated his 36th birthday party.

Phumlani Msibi: Iconic South African sports commentator dies at 57

Football

2 months ago

South African sports and media community have been thrown into mourning after ace broadcaster Phumlani Msibi passed away at 57 after a brief illness.

Birthday Bliss! Ndidi surprises wife with ₦300M Bentley Bentayga gift?

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi celebrated his wife's birthday and teased a suprise birthday gift after uploading a picture of a Bentley Bentayga.

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