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

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Nigerians react after Gasperini openly criticises Lookman for penalty miss in...

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Osimhen, Kane, others with release clause clubs can easily sign this summer

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German-born defender appeals to Eric Chelle for another Super Eagles chance

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Mikel Obi tells Enzo Maresca to get Chelsea back on track in furious rant

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Galatasaray captain Muslera explains why he wore Osimhen's mask after Rizespor...

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“Carrying the team”: Turkish pundit applauds Osimhen's influence for Galatasaray

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4 months ago

Ademola Lookman spotted in full Atalanta training ahead of Club Brugge clash, video

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4 months ago

Ademola Lookman has joined his Atalanta teammates in training ahead of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs second leg match against Club Brugge.

Victor Osimhen powers Galatasaray to historic win with 2 goals against Rizespor

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored twice to help Galatasaray beat Rizespor 2-1 and maintain their six points lead at the top of the Turkish Super League table.

Victor Osimhen scores brilliant goals for Galatasaray against Rizespor away, video

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen opened the scoring for Galatasaray against Rizespor away with a brilliant header early in the second half but the host equalised minutes later.

Arsene Wenger advises Arsenal how to beat Liverpool to Premier League title

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Legendary manager Arsene Wenger has told Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta what to do to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title race this season.

Stats show Napoli are better without Osimhen, but worse than title-winning season

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4 months ago

Napoli have improved significantly than they were last season with Victor Osimhen as striker, but they are still behind their title-winning season.

NFF mourns as Nigeria’s AFCON midfielder dies shortly after early morning walk

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4 months ago

Former Super Eagles star and one of the greatest midfielders ever Ayo Ogunlana passed away days ago, throwing the Nigerian Football Federation into mourning.

Victor Osimhen's future takes new twist as Galatasaray ‘give up’ for 2 top European clubs

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen's future has taken another twist as Turkish journalist provides the latest update ahead of a decision during the summer transfer window.

Fans react after Alonso benched Boniface during draw vs Bayern Munich

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4 months ago

Xabi Alonso made Victor Boniface an unused substitute during Bayer Leverkusen's 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich and has earned the displeasure of the fans.

Gasperini reflects on another Atalanta's winless game without Ademola Lookman

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4 months ago

Atalanta played a goalless draw against Cagliari. Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini shared his thoughts on how the team dares in the absence of Ademola Lookman.

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