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

1666 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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“We have clear expectations”: Man Utd CEO fires warning to Ruben Amorim ahead of next season

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Eric Chelle releases Super Eagles XI for friendly match against Russia

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2 months ago

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles boss analyses Russia ahead of friendly in Luzhniki

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2 months ago

Boost for Galatasaray as Al-Hilal's deal for Victor Osimhen on verge of collapsing

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2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Ex-manager explains how Fenerbahce missed out on striker last summer

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2 months ago

Al-Hilal give Osimhen deadline to accept deal as Real Madrid join race for striker

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2 months ago

Mourinho's Fenerbahce targets record bid for Super Eagles star after missing out on Osimhen

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2 months ago

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are reportedly ready to launch a Turkish Super League record bid for another Super Eagles star after missing out on Victor Osimhen.

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper explains why he chose Nigeria over England and Uganda

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2 months ago

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has chosen to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria over England and Uganda, and has explained the reason for his decision.

Eric Chelle highlights key weakness in Super Eagles after winning 2025 Unity Cup

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2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has identified a major weakness in the Nigerian national team after two matches in the 2025 Unity Cup in London.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit estimates how much transfer will cost Galatasaray

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2 months ago

Turkish football commentator Tayfun Bayındır has warned Galatasaray against going ahead with the illogical cost it requires to sign Victor Osimhen.

5 players who rejected Al-Hilal before Bruno Fernandes including Messi and Mbappe

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2 months ago

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rejected a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal to remain at the club. He is not the first player to turn down the Saudi giants.

Ademola Lookman: Hansi Flick names CAF POTY among Barcelona transfer targets

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2 months ago

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is a summer transfer target for Barcelona after head coach Hansi Flick's recommendation bolster his squad.

Ozbek explains why Osimhen will join Galatasaray as club raises salary offer

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2 months ago

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future at the club and believes they have a real chance of signing him.

Heartbreak as standout high school footballer shot dead days after graduation

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2 months ago

A 17-year-old high school students in the United States of America has been shot dead three days after graduating from Hansberry College Prep High School.

“I fell in love”: Chelsea fans react after Jadon Sancho bid emotional farewell

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2 months ago

Jadon Sancho has shared an emotional farewell message after confirming he will not continue at Chelsea. The post triggered reactions from Chelsea fans.

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