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

1954 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Tosin Adarabioyo discloses his favourite Nigerian food after reaching CWC final

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3 months ago

Napoli frustrate Victor Osimhen's potential move to Galatasaray, reject third bid

Football

3 months ago

The club Diogo Jota secretly planned to join before his tragic death exposed

Football

3 months ago

Ex-Man United star blasts club for passing on the opportunity to sign Osimhen

Football

3 months ago

Diogo Jota's widow and children set to inherit incredible fortune after his death

Football

3 months ago

RB Leipzig star Andre Silva’s wife clarifies confusion after Diogo Jota’s brother’s death

Football

3 months ago

Road safety expert blames 2 key reasons for Diogo Jota's death

Football

3 months ago

A road safety expert in Spain has blamed Diogo Jota and his brother's death on two main reasons which made the accident fatal as the public expects police report.

Fans react to Osimhen saying yes to Galatasaray and rejecting Al-Hilal's lucrative offer

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has reportedly accepted Galatasaray's proposal to continue at the club beyond his loan spell and Nigerian football fans have reacted to the news.

Galatasaray told to avoid Victor Osimhen’s signing despite reports of agreement

Football

3 months ago

Turkish football commentator Yusuf Kenan Celik has issued a stern warning to Galatasaray not to go ahead with the deal for Victor Osimhen despite an agreement.

Super Falcons star reacts to fans' criticism over choice to pay tribute to Jota over Rufai at WAFCON

Football

3 months ago

Super Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide has fired back at her critics after her goal celebration against Tunisia, which was a tribute to Diogo Jota.

Cristiano Ronaldo explains why he missed Diogo Jota's funeral in Portugal

Football

3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro has opened up on why her brother missed Diogo Jota's funeral in Portugal after the national team captain was absent.

Lady Super Eagles star promised marriage tells her side of the story, speaks about dating in 2025

Football

3 months ago

Amelia Akhatar, the Instagram model who went viral weeks ago for her involvement with Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has told her side of the story.

Peter Rufai: How former clubs paid tribute to legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper

Football

3 months ago

Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai passed away last week. His former clubs in Nigeria and Europe paid glowing tributes to Dodo Mayana.

Diogo Jota's widow breaks down in tears after visiting morgue where Liverpool striker was placed

Football

3 months ago

A video has emerged online of Diogo Jota's widow Rute Cardoso in tears as she left the funeral home where her late husband's remains were interred.

Liverpool's new pre-season training date confirmed after Diogo Jota's death

Football

3 months ago

Liverpool have reportedly adjusted their pre-season training resumption after the unfortunate demise of forward Diogo Jota and his brother on Thursday.

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