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.

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Tosin Adarabioyo is poised to leave Chelsea this summer, with Aston Villa in talks for the centre-back, as Xabi Alonso reshapes his squad for the 2026/27 season.

12 Chelsea players train separately as exit looms ahead of Premier League season

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has excluded 12 first-team players from training as the club seeks to offload them before the transfer window closes.

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe congratulates Samuel Eto'o after Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses win WAFCON 2026, securing their spot in FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.

Al-Hilal turns to Premier League striker after Galatasaray rejected offer for Osimhen

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Al-Hilal targets Ollie Watkins after Galatasaray rejected their €150 million bid for Osimhen, as striker departures loom ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season.

Galatasaray sends message to clubs interested in Osimhen after rejecting Al-Hilal's €150m offer

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Galatasaray rejects Al-Hilal's €150 million offers for Victor Osimhen, signalling their intent to retain the Super Eagles striker amid interest from Arsenal.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha speaks about ex-players’ involvement in Nigerian football

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Austin Jay-Jay Okocha discusses ex-internationals' duties in Nigerian football, urging them to engage in administration amid ongoing crises in the sport.

Jamal Musiala discloses diagnosis after collapsing twice on the pitch in 3 days

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Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed again during a match. He reassured fans on Instagram about his health, disclosing a manageable condition.

Diego Simeone struggles to clarify Ademola Lookman’s role ahead of new La Liga season

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Atletico Madrid's Simeone discusses Ademola Lookman's role for the new La Liga season, highlighting his adaptability amid squad adjustments after World Cup returns.

Jay-Jay Okocha discloses weird reason he rejected offer from Serie A club Lazio

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Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has opened up on the non-football reason which forced him to reject an offer from Italian club SS Lazio.

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