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 six 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@corp.legit.ng.

3199 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Pro Ref suspends 2 VAR officials after wrongly allowing Erling Haaland’s goal

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Lamine Yamal sparks Ballon d'Or rivalry after his comment about Kylian Mbappe

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AFCON 2027 qualifier: Madagascar confirm date to release squad to face Nigeria

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Alan Shearer delivers verdict on Taiwo Awoniyi’s red card against Brighton

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Galatasaray coach discloses what Victor Osimhen offers to his team beyond goals

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Shooting Stars: How much NPFL club earned after CAF Confederation Cup exit

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Ronaldo, Messi top list of highest-paid sports stars per sponsored Instagram post

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Cristiano Ronaldo leads the world's highest-paid athletes on Instagram, earning $3.2m per sponsored post, ahead of Messi, Kohli, Neymar and LeBron James globally.

Galatasaray beat Kocaelispor, win first match since Victor Osimhen’s injury

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Galatasaray beat Kocaelispor 1-0 to stay top of the Turkish Super League, earning their first win since Victor Osimhen’s injury as they chase a fifth title race.

Galatasaray coach sends message to Victor Osimhen after win over Kocaelispor: ‘We miss you’

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Okan Buruk says Galatasaray miss Victor Osimhen's goals and presence as injury sidelines him, while hopes rise for his return with Mario Lemina for Trabzonspor.

Pro Ref Admits Error, Apologises to Man Utd for Allowing Haaland’s Goal

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Pro Ref admits a VAR error after Erling Haaland’s controversial winner for Manchester City against Manchester United, with Phil Foden sent off in first half.

Galatasaray coach reacts after first win since Victor Osimhen's injury

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Okan Buruk speaks about Victor Osimhen’s injury after Galatasaray beat Kocaelispor, praises Deniz Gul and looks ahead to the crucial Trabzonspor clash in Turkey.

Why Erling Haaland's controversial goal against Manchester United stood

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Erling Haaland’s goal for Manchester City against Manchester United stood after a lengthy VAR review, as semi-automated offside technology now sparks outrage.

Michael Carrick reacts after Man City beat United with controversial Erling Haaland goal

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Manchester City beat 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford as Erling Haaland's disputed goal sparks Michael Carrick's furious VAR criticism in heated derby.

Premier League: Supercomputer predicts Manchester United vs Manchester City

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Manchester derby prediction: Opta's supercomputer gives Manchester City the edge over Michael Carrick's United as Enzo Maresca targets a fourth straight win.

Why Sunderland were awarded a penalty during 2-0 loss to Arsenal

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Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 despite a controversial penalty decision. VAR audio shows why referee John Brooks upheld Sunderland’s penalty after Ezri Konsa’s foul.

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