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

1252 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Jerome Boateng’s girlfriend addresses split rumours amid infidelity allegations

Former World Cup winner Jerome Boateng's girlfriend Rebecca Silvera has clarified issues surrounding a statement she made about their rumoured split.

Napoli deal Victor Osimhen another blow, reject transfer offer from top European club

Napoli have reportedly rejected a huge offer from Galatasaray for the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen, insisting on his full release clause or no deal.

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to En Nesyri’s numbers at Fenerbahce after 20 games

A Turkish commentator has compared Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Fenerbahce forward Youssef En-Nesyri and chose his preferred player of the two.

Victor Boniface: How much Super Eagles star eill lose after Al-Nassr deal collapsed

Victor Boniface will not join Al-Nassr after the Saudi Pro League club decided to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran instead despite agreement with the Nigerian.

Pep Guardiola reacts after Man City draw Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in UCL playoffs

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts after his team draw Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League playoff.

Eric Chelle names his shared motivation with Super Eagles players for AFCON 2025

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on the plan he has for the team at AFCON 2025 and he confirmed it aligns with that of his players.

Mikel Obi opens up on how Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich felt after losing Chelsea

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has detailed how former Chelsea owners and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich felt after selling the club in 2022.

Arsenal legend explains how Enzo Maresca disrupted Chelsea's momentum this season

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has faulted Enzo Maresca for Chelsea's collapse this season, pointing at the exact point that manager wrongly turned it around.

Sevilla chief confirms Iheanacho has loan offers from 3 clubs in January

Sevilla's sporting director Victor Orta has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho could leave the club and has loan offers from three clubs this January

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