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 five 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@sportsbrief.com

1942 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Galatasaray boss discloses what he told Victor Osimhen before dropping him vs Gaziantep

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Mikel Arteta warns rivals after Viktor Gyokeres’ first goal for Arsenal: “He will destroy you”

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2 months ago

Ademola Lookman rejects Premier League move despite requesting Atalanta departure

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2 months ago

Declan Rice, Vinicius Jr and other players who don't deserve Ballon d'Or nomination

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2 months ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Predicting the winners of each category after nominees announcement

Football

2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al-Nassr star speaks out after 2025 Ballon d'Or snub

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2 months ago

Gasperini reacts to Ademola Lookman's transfer saga at Atalanta after calling him worst penalty taker

Football

2 months ago

Former Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shared his thoughts about Ademola Lookman's transfer dispute after the club blocked his move to Inter Milan.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Victor Osimhen, others who deserve to be nominated for Ballon d'Or

Football

2 months ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or 30-man nominees list has sparked controversy on social media after some top stars were excluded, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

2025 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after France Football announced nominees

Football

2 months ago

France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or, have announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 award. Ousmane Dembele retains his favourite status.

Chelsea contact police after £30k camera equipment went missing at Cobham

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2 months ago

Chelsea have reportedly contacted the local police in Surrey after a hi-tech camera equipment went missing at their training facilities at Cobham.

Ademola Lookman and Atalanta consider legal action amid transfer standoff

Football

2 months ago

Ademola Lookman and Atalanta could take legal actions against each other as the Super Eagles forward attempts to force a move to rival club Inter Milan.

Remo Stars owner backs Odion Ighalo to return to NPFL: “I'll sign him 1,000 times”

Football

2 months ago

Remo Stars owner Honourable Kunle Soname has backed Odion Ighalo to return to the NPFL, admitting he will sign him 1,000 times if he wants to come.

Victor Osimhen shares cryptic posts after Gary Lineker questioned his Galatasaray move

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has shared cryptic posts on Instagram in response to English pundit Gary Lineker's questioning of his move to Galatasaray.

Lamine Yamal reportedly spotted with 24-year-old singer from Lionel Messi’s hometown

Football

2 months ago

Lamine Yamal is at the centre of another romantic controversy after he was spotted in a compromising position with 24-year-old Argentine singer Nicki Nicole.

Chelsea delete 9 players' profiles from their club official website

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea have deleted the profiles of nine players from their official website, sending a message that they are not in Enzo Maresca's plans for next season.

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