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

1252 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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“Just leave”: Chelsea fans slam Nkunku after penalty miss during FA Cup tie vs M...

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Ahmed Musa snubs Osimhen and co, picks the best 11 he played with in his Super E...

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Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to Isak at Newcastle this season

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Slot react to Liverpool transfer rumours amid links to 2 Super Eagles stars

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Joseph Yobo sends message to Victor Osimhen amid Manchester United interest

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Amaju Pinnick: Ex NFF President breaks silence over Eric Chelle’s hiring as Supe...

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Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: CAF POTY Ademola Lookman settles GOAT debate

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman has shared his thoughts on the unending GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Aghahowa names only thing NFF got wrong with Eric Chelle’s hiring as Super Eagles boss

Ex Nigerian international Julius Aghahowa has named the only thing the Nigerian Football Federation got wrong with Eric Chelle's appointment as Super Eagles boss.

Victor Osimhen: Transfer expert names striker's likely destination when he leaves Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen's future will be resolved in the summer. An Italian transfer expert has disclosed his possible destination when he leaves Galatasaray.

4 bizarre Mikel Arteta excuses after complaining of Carabao Cup match ball vs Newcastle

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta blamed the match ball for his team's loss to Newcastle United last night, joining in the long list of his weird excuses.

Eric Chelle: Ex Super Eagles star blasts NFF over hiring of Malian head coach

A former Super Eagles star has slammed the Nigerian Football Federation for hiring Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team.

Turkish commentator snubs Osimhen, names Galatasaray's most successful signing

A Turkish football commentator has named Galatasaray's most successful signing from the summer of 2024 and it's not on loan striker Victor Osimhen.

AFCON 2023 star becomes first Super Eagles player to react after Eric Chelle's appointment as coach

Eric Chelle is the new Super Eagles head coach as confirmed by the Nigerian Football Federation. A Super Eagles star has become the first to react to the news.

Eric Chelle: Ex NFF chief names what new Super Eagles coach needs to succeed

Former NFF official Barrister Chris Green has looked beyond the noises around Eric Chelle's appointment and named what he needs to succeed as Super Eagles coach.

Eric Chelle: Nigerians express their fear about NFF appointing Malian as Super Eagles boss

The Nigerian Football Federation announced Eric Chelle as new Super Eagles head coach, instigating reactions from Nigerian football fans over the appointment.

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