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

1957 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Lamine Yamal: Barcelona Star, 17, breaks silence on viral dating rumours with 30-year-old lady

Football

4 months ago

Rolls Royce, G-Wagon, Range Rover: Inside Ighalo’s luxury car collection valued at ₦415 million

Football

4 months ago

"He’ll be sacked": Fans predict Amorim’s exit as Man United face 3 PL giants in first 5 matches

Football

4 months ago

Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star handed 5-year suspension over fallout with ex-teammate Eto'o

Football

4 months ago

"I am not keen": Osimhen names one club he won't join after playing for Galatasaray

Football

4 months ago

Ighalo honoured like a king as Osimhen, Boniface, others turn up for his 36th birthday

Football

4 months ago

Rising cricket star, 23, who just completed MSc, among 241 victims of Air India tragedy

Athletics

4 months ago

Air India clash claimed the lives of 241 people. One of them has been identified as a recent MSc graduate who played cricket for Leeds Modernians.

FIFA CWC: Onuche Ogbelu becomes first Nigerian to play in USA, 4 others await debut

Football

4 months ago

Esperance de Tunis midfielder Onuche Ogbelu became the first Nigerian to play at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, while four others await their debuts.

Victor Osimhen’s spectacular acrobatic goal earns him special award in Turkey

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored 37 goals for Galatasaray last season. His brilliant acrobatic goal against Antalyaspor has been voted the goal of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo sends signed jersey with powerful message to Donald Trump ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a signed jersey with a powerful message to the United States President Donald Trump through former Portugal Prime minister Antonio Costa.

"The GOAT": Okocha's beautiful daughter sends heartfelt Happy Father's day message to him

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha's daughter sent him a beautiful happy Father's Day message to celebrate the day yesterday June 25, 2024.

Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons star fires back at critics over ‘tomboy’ comments

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles midfielder Deborah Abiodun has had enough of social media trolls who target her over her looks, claiming she's not as strong as she looks.

“We demand more": Ahmed Musa blows hot over Benue killings

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has reacted to the recent massacre in Benue state where over 200 people were killed. He called on government to take action.

Real Madrid, 7 other teams contact Osimhen as Al-Hilal ready to break the bank to sign him

Football

4 months ago

Al-Hilal are reportedly discussing raising their salary offer to Victor Osimhen as more European clubs including Real Madrid and Chelsea join the race.

Ademola Lookman rocks ₦40M Patek Philippe while holidaying in Turks and Caicos

Football

4 months ago

Ademola Lookman is currently on holiday at the expensive British Islands of Turks and Caicos. Fans have spotted an expensive Patek Phillipe wristwatch he wore.

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