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.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Xabi Alonso explains what went wrong as Chelsea lose to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge

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La Liga: Mysterious cat predicts El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid

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Turkish pundit questions Osimhen's UCL MOTM win after Galatasaray beat Lille

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Ahmet Çakar questions Victor Osimhen’s man of the match award after Galatasaray’s 4-2 win over Lille, naming three teammates he says also deserved the honour.

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Mysterious cat predicts Premier League London derby

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Chelsea host Tottenham in a high-stakes London derby as feline oracle Nimbus Pronos backs the Blues, whose recent Spurs record points to another advantage.

1994 FIFA World Cup star Emenalo’s son gives availability to playing for Nigeria

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Landon Emenalo remains eligible for Nigeria despite representing the USA and England at youth level, after making his Celtic debut in a 7-1 win over Hearts.

Updated Ballon d'Or rankings 3 days before 2026 award ceremony in London

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony moves to London’s Palladium on October 26. Harry Kane leads predictions, but votes were counted weeks before the event in London.

Michael Carrick weighs up punitive measures against Bruno Fernandes after his comments

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Bruno Fernandes could be dropped for Manchester United’s Bournemouth clash after criticising Michael Carrick’s tactics in a damaging Champions League defeat.

Andre Onana: Trabzonspor issues update on Man Utd star after car accident in Turkey

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Andre Onana was taken to hospital after a chain crash in Turkey, hours after keeping a clean sheet for Trabzonspor; the club president confirmed he was unhurt.

Mikel Arteta provides update on Bukayo Saka after his injury vs Bayern Munich

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka needs further scans after his early exit against Bayern Munich, with specialists yet to set a clear injury timeline.

Xabi Alonso issues update on Emiliano Martinez ahead of Chelsea vs Tottenham

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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is recovering after surgery on a broken jaw and will miss several weeks, with Mike Penders set to start against Tottenham.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Jurgen Klopp discloses which club he supports in El Clasico

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Jurgen Klopp backs Barcelona over Real Madrid ahead of the first 2026/27 La Liga El Clasico, as the leaders host their rivals at Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25.

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