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

1255 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles hit record six year low position on FIFA rankings in 2024

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Achraf Hakimi breaks silence after losing 2024 CAF POTY award to Ademola Lookman

Achraf Hakimi has shared his first social media post since losing the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award to Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman.

Salah, Osimhen and other early contenders for 2025 CAF POTY after Lookman won 2024 award

Ademola Lookman is the current African Footballer of the Year. The early contenders for the 2025 editions have emerged days after the 2024 award.

Ademola Lookman hits new career milestone days after winning 2024 CAF POTY

Ademola Lookman's market value has hit an all-time career high days after winning the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award in Marrakech, Morocco.

Ademola Lookman explains how Atalanta helped him win 2024 CAF POTY award

The reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman has explained Italian Serie A club Atalanta's role in helping him with the coveted award.

Super Eagles could be hit with major setback in pursuit of Germany eligible defender

The Nigerian Football Federation have been dealt a setback as one dual eligible defender is on the radar of the Germany national team ahead of 2025.

Ex Besiktas star snubs Victor Osimhen, names Galatasaray's “Diego Maradona”

A former Turkish player has named Galatasaray's most important player and snubbed Victor Osimhen who has the highest goals contributions for the team.

Osimhen debunks beef claims, confirms exact time he congratulated CAF POTY Lookman

Victor Osimhen has debunked claims he has a beef with Lookman and disclosed the exact time he texted him after receiving his African Best Award on Monday.

CAF POTY: Moroccan taxi driver explains why Hakimi should have won over Lookman

A Moroccan taxi driver has kicked against Ademola Lookman's victory at the CAF Awards, explaining why his compatriot Achraf Hakimi should have won it instead.

FIFA Best: Super Eagles coach Eguavoen sparks reactions after voting list for award surfaces

Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has caught the reaction of the fans after his votes for FIFA The Best Award top three emerged on social media.

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