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

1404 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Turkish pundit names who to blame for Osimhen’s performance against Besiktas

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Arsenal drop out of race for Victor Osimhen, shift focus to 40-goal striker

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Tolu Arokodare speaks about Super Eagles impact on him after returning to Genk

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Super Eagles players: How did they perform at their clubs after international...

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Gasperini speaks after subbing Lookman early during Atalanta’s loss to Fiorentina

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2 months ago

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shared his thoughts about the team's loss to Fiorentina during which he substituted Ademola Lookman early.

Nigerian striker sends message to Chelle with winning goal after Super Eagles snub

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2 months ago

Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers scored the winning goal for Rangers against Dundee, sending a message to Eric Chelle after snubbing him from Super Eagles squad.

Victor Osimhen fires blank as Galatasaray lose unbeaten run to Besiktas

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2 months ago

Galatasaray have been beaten for the first time in the Turkish Super League this season with Victor Osimhen failing to score despite playing 90 minutes.

“Be patient with me”: Boniface to Nigerians after scoring for Bayer Leverkusen

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2 months ago

Victor Boniface scored for Bayer Leverkusen on his return after the international break. The striker took to Instagram to send a message to Nigerians.

2026 World Cup: How Nigeria could overtake South Africa to qualify despite draw vs Zimbabwe

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2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria could still overtake the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the draw against Zimbabwe.

South Africa, Gabon and 6 other countries that could deny Super Eagles World Cup ticket

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles are on the verge of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup but could still make it and have to surpass South Africa and/or other teams.

“Responsibility taken”: Captain Ekong breaks silence after Super Eagles drew Zimbabwe in Uyo

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has broken his silence on his social media after Nigeria's disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo.

“Maybe I need some time”: Eric Chelle reacts after Nigeria’s draw against Zimbabwe

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that he needs some time to process yesterday's match and praised the players for showing improvements.

Super Eagles star limits comments section as Nigerians vent anger after World Cup debacle

Football

2 months ago

A Super Eagles star has restricted the comments section to his Instagram page after Nigerian fans went irate on social media after yesterday's draw against Zimbabwe.

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