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.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles send message to Coventry City after signing Taiwo Awoniyi

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Arsenal makes final decision on Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen’s pursuit

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Taiwo Awoniyi speaks after joining Coventry City as club confirms his shirt number

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Taiwo Awoniyi sends emotional message to Nottingham fans after joining Coventry

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Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis sends farewell message to Taiwo Awoniyi after £9m Coventry move

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JJ Okocha reflects on Super Eagles’ 1994 World Cup debut: “We could have gone all the way”

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Updated 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings after Paris Saint-Germain lost French Super Cup

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RC Lens beat PSG 1-0 in the Trophées des Champions, with Florian Thauvin scoring the decisive goal as the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony draws closer.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha explains how he almost joined Bayern Munich before Eintracht Frankfurt

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Jay-Jay Okocha discloses how a near-move to Bayern Munich during his early career was thwarted by German rules and the club's hesitation to formalise an offer.

Super Eagles legend Okocha explains how and why he adopted Jay-Jay as his official name

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Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha shares the origin of his nickname, highlighting his brother's role in its creation and its journey to official recognition.

Taiwo Awoniyi: Why Super Eagles star chose Coventry City despite offers from other clubs

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Taiwo Awoniyi's desire to stay in the Premier League influenced a permanent move to Frank Lampard's Coventry City from Nottingham Forest for £17 million.

Super Eagles stars who have joined new clubs after Awoniyi moved to Coventry City

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Taiwo Awoniyi completes a £17 million permanent move to Coventry City, leaving Nottingham Forest as part of the Super Eagles transfer wave this summer.

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Nottingham Forest players, fans celebrate Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of move to Coventry City

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Nottingham Forest bids farewell to Taiwo Awoniyi after agreeing a £17 million transfer to Coventry City, honouring him with a guard of honour during pre-season.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares insight into his life post-retirement after marrying Georgina Rodriguez

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2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement after the 2026/2027 season, sharing plans for his family life post-football as he approaches 1,000 career goals.

Taiwo Awoniyi to link up with Super Eagles teammate Onyeka at Coventry under Frank Lampard

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2 months ago

Coventry City agree to sign Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Awoniyi reunites with Frank Onyeka as the club returns to the Premier League.

Corum FK coach reacts after Osimhen denied his team famous victory at Galatasaray

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2 months ago

Ugur Ucar praises Victor Osimhen after Corum FK's 2-2 draw against Galatasaray, highlighting the striker's late equaliser in an intense Turkish Super League opener.

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