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

1674 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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4 months ago

NFF responds to claims of owing late coach Christian Chukwu $128,000 in wages

Football

4 months ago

Eric Chelle eyes highly rated Ligue 1 winger to rival Chukwueze in Super Eagles

Football

4 months ago

When Jose Mourinho snubbed Messi and Ronaldo and named the best player he's ever seen

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles star gets “best in the league” shout amid exit talks from Turkish league

Football

4 months ago

Turkish pundit tells Victor Osimhen why he must leave Galatasaray when his loan ends

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea legend Joe Cole tells Arsenal Osimhen over other striker targets

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has told Mikel Arteta and Arsenal to prioritise Victor Osimhen over other striker targets ahead of the summer transfer window.

Nigerian football thrown into mourning as Super Eagles legend Christian Chukwu dies at 74

Football

4 months ago

Former defender and head coach of the Nigerian national team Christian Chukwu has sadly passed away at the age of 74, multiple reports confirmed.

Lionel Messi close to new contract that will keep him at Inter Miami till after 2026 World Cup

Football

4 months ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are working to trigger the one-year extension in his contract that will keep him at the club until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mohamed Salah rocks $950K Richard Mille watch while signing new Liverpool contract

Football

4 months ago

Mohamed Salah signed a new Liverpool contract till the summer of 2027 and one of the standouts during his contract signing was his expensive wristwatch.

Dries Mertens fires Victor Osimhen's transfer warning to Chelsea, Manchester United, others

Football

4 months ago

Galatasaray forward Dries Mertens has praised Victor Osimhen as one of the top three strikers in the world as decision over his future is expected in coming weeks.

Victor Osimhen fuels exit talks, Galatasaray fans brace for his last match

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen subtly hinted that he will leave Galatasaray at the end of the season and has thrown the fans into an emotional moment with the comment.

Victor Osimhen: Insider explains why Man Utd walked away from striker’s deal

Football

4 months ago

Manchester United reportedly walked away from signing Victor Osimhen, with a media insider explaining why the Red Devils have shifted their attention.

Enzo Maresca explains Cole Palmer’s substitution during Chelsea’s win over Legia Warsaw

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has opened up on his decision to substitute Cole Palmer at halftime during the 3-0 Conference League victory over Legia Warsaw.

Eric Chelle reacts after NFF confirm Super Eagles’ participation in Unity Cup

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts after the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the team's participation in the Unity Cup.

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