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

1955 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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3 months ago

Diogo Jota, Andre Silva and other footballers who have died in 2025

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3 months ago

Fabrizio Romano names 3 clubs after Osimhen, denies Manchester United's interest

Football

3 months ago

Diogo Jota: Physiotherapist who was with him shares Liverpool star's plan before his death

Football

3 months ago

Diogo Jota: Bishop delivers powerful message to his children during funeral service

Football

3 months ago

Heartbreaking video of Diogo Jota's mother in tears at his funeral emerges online

Football

3 months ago

Liverpool make generous offer to Diogo Jota's family after player dies in fatal accident: reports

Football

4 months ago

Liverpool football club are mourning the passing of attacker Diogo Jota and have extended a generous offer to his family as a sign of kindness after his death.

Mohamed Salah finally finds his voice, reacts to Diogo Jota's death: “I'm truly lost for words”

Football

4 months ago

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reacted to the news of Diogo Jota's death, over 24 hours after the Portuguese midfielder died in an accident.

Super Eagles stars reacts after NFF confirm legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai’s death

Football

4 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed the passing of legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai and Super Eagles stars have paid tribute to the shot-stopper.

Diogo Jota: Where Liverpool star was going before accident that claimed his life

Football

4 months ago

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother were tragically killed in a car crash. Details have emerged where they were going before their accident.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie declares herself Africa's best

Football

4 months ago

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has affirmed herself as the best in Africa after pulling off a smart move during a national team training.

Meet Diogo Jota’s younger brother, also a footballer, who died alongside him

Football

4 months ago

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva sadly passed away in a car crash today. Many fans have been left wondering who the brother was.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother

Football

4 months ago

Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to the news of that passing of his compatriot Diogo Jota and his brother in a car accident.

Fans mourn as Liverpool star Diogo Jota passes away at 28: “He married 5 days ago”

Football

4 months ago

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has sadly passed away at the age of 28 from a car accident. Football fans have mourned the Portugal star who married last month.

Turkish pundit recommends Super Eagles star as alternative to Victor Osimhen

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen has yet to respond to Galatasaray's proposal for a permanent move. A Turkish pundit has recommended another Super Eagles star as an alternative.

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