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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Super Eagles legend explains why Victor Osimhen must move to Premier League

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4 months ago

Former Napoli star calls Victor Osimhen a mediocre player ahead of his exit

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4 months ago

Super Eagles striker spotted riding okada in Lagos during his holiday, video

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4 months ago

"Don't date Nigerian men": Lady exposes DMs from Super Eagles star who promised her marriage

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4 months ago

Super Eagles midfielder brags about Ronaldinho holding him as a baby

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4 months ago

2026 World Cup: How Super Eagles could qualify after South Africa’s 3 points penalty

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4 months ago

Daniel Amokachi: Reason Super Eagles legend sold his private jet emerges

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4 months ago

Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi owned a private jet in the late 1990s, but was forced to sell it in the early 2000s due to the cost of maintenance.

Lionel Messi: 98-year-old grandma proposes to Inter Miami star during Club World Cup match

Football

4 months ago

Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami reach the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup after a 2-2 draw against Palmieras. An elderly fan proposed to the star.

Barcelona star in tears at his wedding, teammates react to emotional moment

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4 months ago

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo recently tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Abigail Oliveira and got emotional during the ceremony in Uruguay.

Nigerian-born footballer shares bags of rice at Rev. Fr. Mbaka’s church, gets boots anointed

Football

4 months ago

A Nigerian footballer who plays for Austria has shown his generous side by distributing bags of rice at popular priest Reverend Father Mbaka's church in Enugu.

Portugal vs Nigeria: Super Falcons play draw in first friendly before WAFCON 2025

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4 months ago

The Super Falcons of Nigeria settled for a goalless draw against Portugal in Lisbon in their first preparation match before WAFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Taribo West: When Ex-Super Eagles star threatened to break Ghana legend's leg 24 years ago

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4 months ago

Ghanaian football legend Charles Taylor shared his experience playing with Nigerian defender Taribo West, who threatened to break his leg during match.

Retirement plan? Boniface launches talk show after lady dragged him on podcast, video

Football

4 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has launched a talk show with his Super Eagles teammates Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka expected to start next month.

Messi's wife ranked in top 5 richest footballers' wives, Ronaldo's partner misses out

Football

4 months ago

Lionel Messi's wife Antonella Roccuzzo has been named on the list of the richest footballers' wives, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Georgina Rodriguez misses out.

MC Alger: 3 fans dead, more than 70 injured in Algeria stadium disaster

Football

4 months ago

MC Alger's title celebrations turned sour when a security barrier of the July 5 stadium gave way, killing three fans and leaving more than 70 injured.

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