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

1680 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen reacts after ending Mourinho’s trophy hopes in first season in Turkey

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen nets brilliant goals against Mourinho's Fenerbahce in Turkish Cup QF

Football

4 months ago

Galatasaray dealt massive blow in pursuit of Victor Osimhen’s permanent signing in the summer window

Football

4 months ago

Victor Ikpeba defends Eric Chelle for playing Super Eagles stars out of position

Football

4 months ago

3 Nigeria-eligible players NFF must get to help Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

4 months ago

“April Fool”: NFF reacts to reports Eric Chelle’s future as Super Eagles boss is uncertain

Football

4 months ago

Xabi Alonso names Victor Boniface's best positions amid struggles with Super Eagles

Football

4 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has named the two positions Victor Boniface can play in amid his struggles with the Nigerian national team.

Turkish pundit names who to blame for Osimhen’s performance against Besiktas

Football

4 months ago

A Turkish commentator has singled out Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk for blame after Victor Osimhen's performance in the 2-1 derby loss to Besiktas.

Arsenal drop out of race for Victor Osimhen, shift focus to 40-goal striker

Football

4 months ago

Arsenal have reportedly dropped their pursuit of Victor Osimhen and shifted their focus to Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer window.

Tolu Arokodare speaks about Super Eagles impact on him after returning to Genk

Football

4 months ago

KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has reflected on his Super Eagles debut and what playing alongside players like Victor Osimhen and co has done to his career.

Prize money late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju was chasing before his death in Ghana

Boxing

4 months ago

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died in Ghana after collapsing midway through a fight. The details of his prize money has now emerged.

Super Eagles players: How did they perform at their clubs after international break

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles players returned to their clubs after the international break and had mixed fortunes and emotions, while some of their clubs were not in action.

Gasperini speaks after subbing Lookman early during Atalanta’s loss to Fiorentina

Football

4 months ago

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shared his thoughts about the team's loss to Fiorentina during which he substituted Ademola Lookman early.

Nigerian striker sends message to Chelle with winning goal after Super Eagles snub

Football

4 months ago

Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers scored the winning goal for Rangers against Dundee, sending a message to Eric Chelle after snubbing him from Super Eagles squad.

Victor Osimhen fires blank as Galatasaray lose unbeaten run to Besiktas

Football

4 months ago

Galatasaray have been beaten for the first time in the Turkish Super League this season with Victor Osimhen failing to score despite playing 90 minutes.

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