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

1402 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Tragedy as former FIFA World Cup star collapses at birthday party, dies at the...

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Did ex-Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins really own a private jet? What we know

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Victor Osimhen gets new nickname from a Turkish pundit as he steers...

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Players with most Premier League relegations after Super Eagles stars go down...

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Gasperini reacts after mistakenly substituting Lookman during Atalanta's loss to...

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Chelsea legend Frank Lampard owns Patek Philippe wristwatch collection worth...

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Osimhen, Isak, Gyokeres other strikers who will be in hot demand this summer

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Top European clubs will be active in the summer transfer window of 2025 with Victor Osimhen and Alexander Isak leading the most in-demand strikers.

Mikel Arteta reacts as Arsenal's title hopes suffer huge blow after draw at Everton

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2 months ago

Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts after Arsenal's title hopes suffered a blow after a controversial 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

Chelsea and Arsenal reconsider signing Osimhen, line up other strikers

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2 months ago

Premier League club Chelsea have joined rivals Arsenal in reconsidering their transfer interest in Victor Osimhen and lining up other alternatives.

Heartbreak for Galatasaray and Manchester Utd as Fabrizio Romano provides update on Osimhen's future

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Victor Osimhen's future is expected to be resolved this summer. Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on the Super Eagles striker's future.

2026 World Cup: Ex-international explains why Super Eagles may not qualify

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2 months ago

Former Nigerian international Victor Agali has urged Nigerians to be patient with Super Eagles with the 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.

Victor Osimhen provides major update on his future as Galatasaray loan nears end

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2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has issued a major update on his future as his Galatasaray loan nears its end and he has multiple interests from top European clubs.

Eric Chelle set sights on former Arsenal goalkeeper to provide competition for Stanley Nwabali

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Nigeria have been dealt a big blow in their pursuit of Noah Atubolu and Eric Chelle has turned his attention to a former Arsenal Academy goalkeeper.

The 7 most expensive things owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, featuring his $70M private jet

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in the world and invests his wealth in luxurious items including real estate, luxury cars and private jet.

Meet Molly Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles captain’s wife whom he married in 2021

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been married to his wife Molly since 2021 and the couple are blessed with two children born in 2018 and 2019.

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