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

1944 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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Chelsea delete 9 players' profiles from their club official website

Football

2 months ago

2025/26 Premier League: Supercomputer predicts winner, European spots, relegation

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles star nears big money move to Turkey, set to become Osimhen's new rival

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2 months ago

Eric Chelle reacts after CHAN Eagles lose opening match to Senegal

Football

2 months ago

Oshoala reacts as sister gets engaged after BSc first class and MSc distinction

Football

2 months ago

FC Porto loses another former player a month after Diogo Jota's death

Football

2 months ago

Portuguese club FC Porto is rocked by the death of another former player, Jorge Costa, a month after Liverpool forward Diogo Jota passed away in a car accident.

Tosin Adarabioyo finally decides whether to play for Super Eagles or England, report

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has reportedly decided between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Three Lions of England at international level.

"What kind of cross is this?": WAFCON winner Ajibade blasts teammate for barber’s rubbish haircut

Football

2 months ago

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade was displeased after the barber recommended by teammate Deborah Abiodun created a wrong cross design on her hair.

“Achalugo is still waiting”: WAFCON winner Nnadozie tells Nigerian bachelors in eye-catching video

Football

2 months ago

Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie shared a video of herself dressed smartly, getting Nigerian men talking with her caption.

Barcelona stars rate Lamine Yamal's chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Football

2 months ago

Lamine Yamal is one of the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or. His Barcelona teammates Gavi and Raphinha rate his chances of winning the award.

Arsenal, Barcelona and 2 other clubs Ademola Lookman can join after handing in transfer request at Atalanta

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially handed in a transfer request as he pushes to force a move away from Atalanta after they blocked his exit.

Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's highest-paid players in Europe after mega Galatasaray contract

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen will earn a bumper salary at Galatasaray after joining the club permanently, retaining his spot as the highest-paid Nigerian player in Europe.

Sarah Ogoke breastfeeds baby after helping D’Tigress win 5th consecutive AfroBasket title, video

Sports

2 months ago

Sarah Ogoke was spotted breastfeeding her baby in the dressing room after helping D'Tigress beat Mali to win the 2025 AfroBasket title in Ivory Coast.

Nigeria-eligible player set to leave Chelsea after winning FIFA Club World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea will part ways with about 15 players this summer. The mass clear-out with affect a Nigerian player who is set to leave after one season in the first team.

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