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

1673 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kelechi Iheanacho: Olofinjana defends Super Eagles star after Sevilla director’s criticism

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Arsenal star earns praise after ‘predicting’ Real Madrid scoreline with powerful Bible verse

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4 months ago

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reacts after reaching historic Champions League semi final

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4 months ago

South Africa ex-captain panics, calls for drastic action in SAFA as 3 points deduction looms

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4 months ago

Mutiu Adepoju names 4 Real Madrid players who can hurt Arsenal in UCL tie

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4 months ago

Aaron Boupendza: Gabonese footballer dies after falling from building in China

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4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract at Al-Nassr: Everything you need to know

Football

4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a new contract at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, which could keep him at the club till the end of his professional career.

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: UEFA consider rule change after Gunners won first leg 3-0

Football

4 months ago

UEFA are considering a rule change that will affect the arrangement of knockout games and give advantage to seeded teams by playing at home in the second leg.

Hansi Flick reacts after Barcelona nearly bottled four goal lead against Dortmund

Football

4 months ago

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was displeased after his team put up a poor performance and nearly lost a four-goal lead to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Arteta explains how Madrid could play into Arsenal's hands ahead of crucial UCL tie

Football

4 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on how Real Madrid could cede their advantage tomorrow ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League match.

Ex-Super Eagles coach slams NFF over his unpaid salaries amid Christian Chukwu saga

Football

4 months ago

Former Super Eagles coach Fatai Amoo says he was never paid salaries or bonuses during his time with Nigeria’s national teams, despite having valid contracts

Victor Osimhen: Why Galatasaray fans have deep affection for Nigerian star

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen is set to leave Galatasaray this summer and the fans are shaken by the news. Erman Toroglu has explained the bond between the striker and the fans.

Okocha warns Osimhen, Lookman as Nigeria risks missing out on 2026 World Cup

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has sent a message to the players as Nigeria risks missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid a poor run.

Aaron Ramsdale: 4 clubs interested in relegated GK including Man Utd to replace Onana

Football

4 months ago

Aaron Ramsdale is attracting the interest of Premier League clubs despite being relegated with Southampton. Manchester United are one of the interested clubs.

Andre Onana fuels Man Utd exit rumours after turning up at Carrington with his agent

Football

4 months ago

Andre Onana has fuelled the speculations that he could leave Manchester United after reporting at Carrington with his agent after Ruben Amorim dropped him.

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