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

2089 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Drogba sparks reactions after calling Dangote and Sanwo-Olu his brothers: “They are your daddies”

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Dembele drops in latest Ballon d'Or power rankings as Palmer moves into top 3

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4 months ago

"Go and play 2 years": Ighalo advises Osimhen club he should join amid Napoli exit talks

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Date set for his arrival in Istanbul to complete Galatasaray move

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4 months ago

Victor Boniface opens up on failed Al-Nassr move: “I gave out my designer clothes”

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4 months ago

French coach Herve Renard backs African player to win 2025 Ballon d'Or award

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4 months ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Dembele reclaims top spot, Palmer drops out of top 3 in latest ranking

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4 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has regained his top spot as the favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award in the latest ranking released.

Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles' selection criteria ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on his selection criteria for the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches in September.

Napoli ultras send strong message to Victor Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray move

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen is closing in on a permanent move to Galatasaray, and Napoli ultras have given the striker a piece of their mind ahead of his departure.

Comparing Cole Palmer and Lamine Yamal’s stats amid ongoing Ballon d'Or debate

Football

4 months ago

Cole Palmer entered the Ballon d'Or conversation after helping Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup, and fans have pitted him against favourite Lamine Yamal.

Napoli makes 2 key decisions on Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray move draws closer

Football

4 months ago

Napoli have dropped two massive hints that Victor Osimhen is closer to leaving the Serie A champions permanently as negotiations with Galatasaray continue.

Cole Palmer speaks about winning Ballon d'Or after Chelsea win Club World Cup

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has responded to the possibility of winning the Ballon d'Or after helping the Blues win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

"Others came in sports cars": Ex-Chelsea star rides bicycle to training, fans praise his humility

Football

4 months ago

Former Chelsea star N'golo Kante arrived at Al-Ittihad's pre-season training on a bicycle, earning praise from fans who applauded his humility despite his riches.

Victor Osimhen: Why Napoli are yet to sanction striker's permanent move to Galatasaray

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen is still waiting on Galatasaray and Napoli to reach an agreement over his transfer as reason emerges why Napoli are yet to sanction the deal.

Diogo Jota immortalised? Liverpool pay artistic tribute to late player near Anfield

Football

4 months ago

A mural artist in Liverpool has painted a picture of Diogo Jota on a building few minutes from the club's home stadium, Anfield, to immortalise the late player.

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