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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Victor Osimhen teaches daughter how to swim in cute father-child moment

Football

4 months ago

New footage shows decay of Surulere National Stadium, needs ₦21 Billion to rebuild its legacy

Football

4 months ago

AI-controlled robots compete in China’s first humanoid soccer league in Beijing

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen opens up on the 15 minutes that changed his life

Football

4 months ago

BNXN names Osimhen and other players Manchester United should sign this summer

Football

4 months ago

Siasia drops bombshell on alleged ₦91m bribe to include ex-Chelsea star Mikel in Olympics squad

Football

4 months ago

Victor Boniface says "football no dey pay" after disclosing how much is in his account

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has claimed that football does not pay after disclosing how much he has in his account during a funny content video.

Victor Osimhen reportedly sets date to announce his next club

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli permanently this summer and has interest form many clubs. The Nigerian forward has reportedly set date to announce his decision.

Antonio Conte reportedly freezes Osimhen out of Napoli's first team ahead of pre-season

Football

4 months ago

Napoli have invited Victor Osimhen to resume for pre-season medical, but the striker will train with the youth team as he is expected to leave the club.

Reactions as Victor Osimhen rocks ₦545m Richard Mille wristwatch

Football

4 months ago

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been spotted wearing a Richard Mille RM 11-03 Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold wristwatch worth about ₦545 million.

Arsenal identify England-born Nigerian as back-up if they fail to sign Lookman

Football

4 months ago

Premier League club Arsenal have contacted Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman, but has also set their sights on another Nigerian player as alternative.

Victor Osimhen breaks Galatasaray's jersey sales record despite Napoli return on the cards

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen has yet to agree to Galatasaray's contract proposal, but the Super Eagles forward has shattered the club's sale records for next season.

FIFA CWC: 98-year-old grandma 'weds' Lionel Messi before Inter Miami's elimination

Football

4 months ago

Inter Miami were eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup after losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain. A 98-year-old grandma 'married' Lionel Messi before the match.

Tragedy as Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju's sister dies days after his funeral

Boxing

4 months ago

The family of the late Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana after collapsing in the ring on March 29 has been hit with another tragedy days after his funeral.

Ademola Lookman: Italian expert explains why Napoli must never sign CAF POTY

Football

4 months ago

An Italian football expert has warned Napoli not to sign Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman as they look to replace Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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