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

1956 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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Super Eagles goalkeeper rates Nigeria's chances of qualifying for 2026 World Cup

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4 months ago

Former Super Eagles forward advises Eric Chelle ahead of World Cup qualifier

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen flaunts ₦900m Rolls-Royce amid reports of Napoli return

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4 months ago

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee names his favourite Nigerian food

Football

4 months ago

When Ex-Senegal star explained why JJ Okocha didn't win Ballon d'Or

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4 months ago

Turkish pundit questions Osimhen's impact at Galatasaray amid transfer delay

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4 months ago

Turkish football commentator Ertem Sener is displeased at Victor Osimhen's attitude as he has yet to respond to Galatasaray's contract proposals.

Al-Nassr reignite interest in Victor Boniface with Jhon Duran set to join Fenerbahce

Football

4 months ago

Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr are reportedly interested in Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface six months after rejecting him amid Jhon Duran's exit.

Chelsea star confirms when he will decide between England and Nigeria

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has put the Nigeria Football Federation on high alert after confirming he will decide his international future soon.

Victor Osimhen teases Boniface after Bayer Leverkusen star stars holiday in Marbella

Football

4 months ago

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen teased compatriot Victor Boniface after the Bayer Leverkusen striker left Nigeria to begin holiday in Marbella.

Victor Osimhen's sister reacts him after buying ₦900m Rolls-Royce Cullinan: “Omo ologo”

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen's sister Blessing has shared her thoughts after the Super Eagles forward bought the 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth an estimated ₦900 million.

3 Super Eagles stars who have already joined new clubs this summer

Football

4 months ago

The summer transfer window is open in Europe. Three Super Eagles stars have joined new clubs already, including Moses Simon, who joined newly-promoted Paris FC.

"I go serious with my life": Boniface reacts after Osimhen splashed ₦900m on Rolls Royce

Football

4 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is having a second thought about his life after senior colleague Victor Osimhen bought a ₦900m Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

Super Eagles goalkeeper reacts to "fine boy" tag and admiration from female fans

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has shared his thoughts about his "fine boy" tag and how he deals with admiration from female fans especially in Nigeria.

Osimhen, Chukwueze, other Super Eagles stars with the most expensive cars

Football

4 months ago

Europe-based Super Eagles attackers Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze recently acquired expensive luxury cars worth more than ₦500 million each.

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