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

1665 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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FIFA CWC: Onuche Ogbelu becomes first Nigerian to play in USA, 4 others await debut

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Victor Osimhen’s spectacular acrobatic goal earns him special award in Turkey

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2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sends signed jersey with powerful message to Donald Trump ahead of 2026 World Cup

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2 months ago

"The GOAT": Okocha's beautiful daughter sends heartfelt Happy Father's day message to him

Football

2 months ago

Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons star fires back at critics over ‘tomboy’ comments

Football

2 months ago

“We demand more": Ahmed Musa blows hot over Benue killings

Football

2 months ago

Real Madrid, 7 other teams contact Osimhen as Al-Hilal ready to break the bank to sign him

Football

2 months ago

Al-Hilal are reportedly discussing raising their salary offer to Victor Osimhen as more European clubs including Real Madrid and Chelsea join the race.

Ademola Lookman rocks ₦40M Patek Philippe while holidaying in Turks and Caicos

Football

2 months ago

Ademola Lookman is currently on holiday at the expensive British Islands of Turks and Caicos. Fans have spotted an expensive Patek Phillipe wristwatch he wore.

Victor Osimhen storms Lagos wedding in style as Arokodare sets dance floor on fire

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen turned up on a classic agbada as fellow Super Eagles star Tolu Arokodare set the dance floor on fire at his brother's wedding ceremony in Lagos.

NFF reacts to Victor Boniface after his Super Eagles’ retirement jokes

Football

2 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) through its director of communications Ademola Olajire has reacted to Victor Boniface's deleted retirement post.

Sunday Oliseh explains why England escaped losing to African teams for long time

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has opened up on why England did not lose to African teams for a long time before their defeat to Senegal yesterday.

He's not a superstar": Osimhen receives knocks, told to drop his wage demand for Chelsea, others

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen's salary demands is holding off top European clubs from signing him and he has been advised to lower it in order to continue his career in Europe.

Kamaru Usman: How much 'Nigerian Nightmare' earned after beating Joaquin Buckley in Atlanta

Sports

2 months ago

Kamaru Usman marked his return to UFC after nearly two wins with a win over Joaquin Buckley. The Nigerian Nightmare earned a huge paycheck from the match.

Victor Osimhen makes new demand from Napoli amid interest from Man United

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has reportedly made a new demand from Napoli in a bid to facilitate his exit amid interest from Manchester United and other clubs.

Inter Milan star trapped in Iran as Nation risks FIFA ban despite securing World Cup spot

Football

2 months ago

Inter Milan attacker Mehdi Taremi has been trapped in his home country of Iran amid Israeli bombings in the country and risk missing the Club World Cup.

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