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 five 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@sportsbrief.com

1951 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr names footballer better than his father

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PSG reignite interest in Super Eagles star after Club World Cup loss to Chelsea

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Galatasaray pause Osimhen pursuit after Napoli's 2 unacceptable fresh demands

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3 months ago

Napoli ‘threatens’ Victor Osimhen after rejecting Galatasaray's latest offer

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3 months ago

Prophetess who predicted Jota's death, sends warning to Mbappe, Messi and Ronaldo

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3 months ago

Fabrizio Romano provides latest update on Super Eagles star amid rumours of Man United's interest

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3 months ago

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's departure from Napoli amid reports Manchester United will hijack the deal.

Donald Trump gatecrashes Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations: James, Palmer reacts

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3 months ago

US President Donald Trump left Chelsea players confused after featuring in their FIFA Club World Cup trophy celebrations after their 3-0 win over PSG.

Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82: Football trophies Nigeria won under former president

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3 months ago

Former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, under whom Nigerian football witnessed tremendous success passed away on July 13 at the age of 82.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup: How much Chelsea earned after winning historic trophy

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3 months ago

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, thus earning a significant amount of the $1 billion prize pool.

Victor Osimhen finally decides on which club he will play for next season

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3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has reportedly decided on the club he will play for next season, ending months of transfer battle with Italian Serie A champions Napoli.

NFF president confirms “little outstanding” owed to Super Falcons amid WAFCON 2025

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3 months ago

Nigeria Football President Ibrahim Gusau has reacted to the viral rumour that the Super Falcons are owed outstanding bonuses, but not as claimed in the media.

Super Eagles legend warns Osimhen against Galatasaray move, claims he risks regret

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3 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has reacted to the reports that Victor Osimhen has agreed to join Galatasaray on a permanent transfer from Napoli.

Napoli offer player plus cash for Super Eagles star to replace outgoing Victor Osimhen

Football

3 months ago

Napoli are looking into Nigerian attacker's market again as they search for a replacement for Victor Osimhen, who is expected to join Galatasaray soon.

Peter Rufai's best man discloses how he rejected help from popular Nigerian pastor before his death

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3 months ago

A close friend of late legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai, Godwin Obinyan, has opened up on how his friend suffered in silence after rejecting help.

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