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

1647 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Ademola Lookman and Atalanta consider legal action amid transfer standoff

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Victor Osimhen shares cryptic posts after Gary Lineker questioned his Galatasaray move

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Lamine Yamal reportedly spotted with 24-year-old singer from Lionel Messi’s hometown

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Chelsea delete 9 players' profiles from their club official website

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2025/26 Premier League: Supercomputer predicts winner, European spots, relegation

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Super Eagles star nears big money move to Turkey, set to become Osimhen's new rival

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Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is close to joining Turkish Super League club Besiktas where he will rival Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

Eric Chelle reacts after CHAN Eagles lose opening match to Senegal

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Head coach Eric Chelle has reacted after the Super Eagles B team lost their opening African Nations Championship match to defending champions Senegal.

Oshoala reacts as sister gets engaged after BSc first class and MSc distinction

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Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala is in a celebratory mood after her sister earned an MSc with distinction and got engaged to her partner afterwards.

FC Porto loses another former player a month after Diogo Jota's death

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Portuguese club FC Porto is rocked by the death of another former player, Jorge Costa, a month after Liverpool forward Diogo Jota passed away in a car accident.

Tosin Adarabioyo finally decides whether to play for Super Eagles or England, report

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Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has reportedly decided between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Three Lions of England at international level.

"What kind of cross is this?": WAFCON winner Ajibade blasts teammate for barber’s rubbish haircut

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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade was displeased after the barber recommended by teammate Deborah Abiodun created a wrong cross design on her hair.

“Achalugo is still waiting”: WAFCON winner Nnadozie tells Nigerian bachelors in eye-catching video

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Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie shared a video of herself dressed smartly, getting Nigerian men talking with her caption.

Barcelona stars rate Lamine Yamal's chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or

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13 days ago

Lamine Yamal is one of the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or. His Barcelona teammates Gavi and Raphinha rate his chances of winning the award.

Arsenal, Barcelona and 2 other clubs Ademola Lookman can join after handing in transfer request at Atalanta

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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially handed in a transfer request as he pushes to force a move away from Atalanta after they blocked his exit.

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