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

1251 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Romelu Lukaku states the difference between Premier League and Serie A

Romelu Lukaku has played in the Premier League and Serie A. The Belgian striker explains the only factor that sets apart the two European leagues.

Romelu Lukaku explains why Antonio Conte signed him to replace Victor Osimhen at Napoli

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has explained why Italian manager Antonio Conte signed him to replace Galatasaray loan forward Victor Osimhen at Napoli.

Turkish football expert explains why Galatasaray can do without Victor Osimhen

A Turkish football expert has explained why Galatasaray are not entirely reliant on Victor Osimhen since strike partner Mauro Icardi got injured.

Nigeria drawn against champions Senegal, others in tough CHAN 2024 Group D

The home-based Super Eagles have been handed a tough group for CHAN 2024. They were drawn in Group D alongside champions Senegal, Sudan and Congo.

Galatasaray chief gives reason club shouldn't sign Osimhen for €75 million

Galatasaray board member Turcan Bolayir has praised Victor Osimhen, but explains a key factor that should not make the club sign him for €75 million.

Lionel Messi spots new look after resuming for Inter Miami training before new MLS season

Lionel Messi has resumed for pre-season training with Inter Miami ahead of the 2025 MLS season and was seen spotting a new look, particularly his hairstyle.

CAF POTY Lookman names Eden Hazard as his idol, picks a trophy he would love to win

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has named one Trophy he would love to win. He also named former Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard as his childhood idol.

Reason Pep Guardiola split from his wife emerged as Man City boss still wears wedding ring

Pep Guardiola was spotted still wearing his wedding ring despite reports that he had split from his wife of 30 years and a reason has now emerged.

CAF postpone CHAN 2025 from February to August 2025, give reasons

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced that the 2024 African Nations Championship scheduled for February has been moved to August.

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