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

1410 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen reacts after Galatasaray drop points despite his 2 goals vs...

Football

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Augustine Eguavoen berates Jamie Carragher after unsavoury AFCON comments

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3 months ago

Lookman missed open goal, Gasperini apologises to Atalanta fans after draw vs...

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3 months ago

Eric Chelle wants Chelsea star to play for Super Eagles despite initial...

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3 months ago

Atalanta youngster praises Ademola Lookman's attitude amid beef with Gasperini

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3 months ago

Juventus targets Super Eagles star who wants to leave his Italian club...

Football

3 months ago

Jose Mourinho handed lengthy ban and hefty fine after ‘racist’ comment in Turkey

Football

3 months ago

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for four games and fined after his comments after the Istanbul derby were adjudged to be racist.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer beats five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to unique award

Football

3 months ago

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has edged out Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham and other football superstars to an award voted for by British adults.

Ekong shares AFCON dream with Super Eagles after Carragher downplayed tournament

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shared his ultimate goal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which could be his final tournament.

Gernot Rohr snubs Osimhen, names Super Eagles’ 2 most important players

Football

3 months ago

Former Super Eagles head coach has named the top two most important players in the Nigerian national team. He snubbed popular choice Victor Osimhen.

6 times Super Eagles stars show off fashion taste after Ademola Lookman’s outfit

Football

3 months ago

Ademola Lookman dazzled in designer outfits as seen in his last Instagram post. He is not the only Super Eagles star who has showed off his fashion taste this year.

“This is politics”: Mikel Obi defends Jose Mourinho after racism allegations in Turkey

Football

3 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has launched a passionate defence of his former manager Jose Mourinho after he was accused of racism by Galatasaray.

Napoli director shares plan for Victor Osimhen ahead of permanent exit in the summer

Football

3 months ago

Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has opened up on the club's plans for Victor Osimhen's permanent exit ahead of the summer transfer window.

Drogba and Essien defend Mourinho after Galatasaray accuse him of racism

Football

3 months ago

Former Chelsea stars Didier Drogba and Michael Essien have defended their former boss Jose Mourinho after Galatasaray accused him of making racist comments.