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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Mikel Obi advises drastic action against Arteta if Arsenal fails to win Premier...

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Nigerian coach explains why youngsters struggle after youth World Cups

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Aubameyang opens up on fallout with Mikel Arteta before Arsenal exit in 2022

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Taiwo Awoniyi shares emotional post after first Nottingham Forest goal in 11 mon...

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Osimhen and other strikers Chelsea can sign after Mikel Obi condemns Jackson yet...

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Mikel Obi aims dig at Jackson again, names 2 strikers Chelsea should sign

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Alexander-Arnold eyes Real Madrid move: 5 academy stars who flopped after leaving Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold is interested in moving to Real Madrid in January. Some Liverpool academy stars have flopped after leaving the Merseyside club.

Osimhen reacts to Boniface congratulating him on buying new car after his Lamborghini

Victor Osimhen has decided on the next step to take about Victor Boniface's antics after the Bayer Leverkusen star congratulated him on buying a new car.

Furo Iyenemi speaks on whether his son will play for Nigeria or Belgium

Former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi has spoken on the international future of his son, Kaye Furo, as he is eligible to represent Nigeria and Belgium.

Ex Super Eagles star explains why his proposed move to Arsenal collapsed in 2000

Former Super Eagles star Furo Iyenemi has opened up on his proposed move to Arsenal in 2000 and why the deal failed to materialise after three months trial.

Serie A manager explains why Super Eagles star was substituted at half time during Rome derby

SS Lazio manager Marco Baroni has opened up on why Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was substituted at halftime of the derby della capitale.

Mikel Obi snubs Mohamed Salah, names Liverpool's most important player this season

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has courted controversy after ignoring Mohamed Salah and naming Liverpool's most important player this season under Arne Slot.

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to Martinez at Inter Milan after Cassano’s statement

Former Real Madrid and Italy star Antonio Cassano rated Lautaro Martinez ahead of Victor Osimhen. How do the two strikers' numbers compare this season?

Victor Osimhen: Reason emerges for Galatasaray star’s goal celebration against Goztepe

Victor Osimhen scored during Galatasaray's 2-1 win over Goztepe. He celebrated by lifting a shirt for which the reason for the inscription has emerged.

Hoffenheim boss aims dig at Man Utd star Hojlund after signing Nigerian Gift Orban

Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer has aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund and named a similarity to new signing Gift Orban.

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