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

1933 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Eric Chelle sends message to NFF amid sack rumours after CHAN

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"You supported Tinubu”: Etim Esin blasts Taribo West for lamenting at Peter Rufai's burial

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2 months ago

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes gives excuse for missing penalty against Fulham

Football

2 months ago

Alex Iwobi rubs salt in Man United wounds with MOTM award, celebrates with local Nigerian food

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2 months ago

Nicolas Jackson, Hakim Ziyech, others who failed medicals before Victor Boniface at AC Milan

Football

2 months ago

Mikel Arteta issues injury updates on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard after Arsenal beat Leeds 5-0

Football

2 months ago

Taribo West’s salary in 1999 emerges after complaining about how govt abandoned Rufai, others

Football

2 months ago

Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West's salary at AC Milan has surfaced online, barely 24 hours after blaming the government for abandoning ex-players.

Victor Boniface disguises, pranks ladies during a TikTok matchmaking session, video

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface has showed some unsuspecting ladies his funny side after disguising his identity during a matchmaking session on TikTok.

Enzo Maresca issues update on Cole Palmer after Chelsea star withdrew from West Ham win

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has issued an update about Cole Palmer's condition after the attacker withdrew during the warmup of the win over West Ham.

Augustine Eguavoen slams FG over lack of support for late Peter Rufai's family

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2 months ago

Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has hit out at the Federal Government of Nigeria for lack of support for the late Peter Rufai's family.

"6 years without you": Boniface pens emotional tribute to mum after sealing AC Milan move

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2 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has penned an emotional tribute to his late mum six years after she tragically passed away from a car accident.

Mikel Obi discloses reactions when he predicted Chelsea would win Club World Cup: “I was laughed at”

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has opened up on the reactions he received when he predicted that his former club would win the FIFA Club World Cup.

Napoli president admits regret over Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Football

2 months ago

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has shared details of the offer he received to sell Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which he rejected.

Chelsea vs West Ham: Enzo Maresca to be without 5 players for 2nd London derby

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that he will be without five players for the trip to West Ham, due to injury or while exploring future options.

Boost for Nigeria as top Bafana Bafana star misses World Cup qualifier squad

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received a boost ahead of next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after a key player was excluded.

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