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

1334 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Fabrizio Romano issues update on Galatasaray Star's future amid...

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Haaland: 5 unexpected PL stars who have outscored Man City star since he told Arteta “stay humble”

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Erling Haaland has hit a poor form since he told Mikel Arteta "be humble" in September. Five unexpected Premier League stars have outscored him in that time.

Manchester United dealt double suspension blow ahead of Newcastle United match

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has more things to worry about as the Red Devils prepare to face Newcastle United on the final league game of the year.

Ex Man Utd coach rates Liverpool's title chances after win over Leicester City

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Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken about Liverpool's title chances after the Reds beat his Leicester City side 3-1 on Boxing Day.

Galatasaray coach explains how transfer rumours affect Victor Osimhen’s mind

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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future and explains how the transfer rumours affect the player.

Player eligible for Germany and Nigeria deals Super Eagles blow ahead of announcing his decision

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A foreign-born player who is eligible for Germany and Nigeria is set to hand thr Super Eagles a blow after confirming he is open to playing for the Europeans.

What Jordan Pickford wrote on his water bottle before saving Erling Haaland's penalty

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Jordan Pickford saved Erling Haaland's penalty during Manchester City's 1-1 draw against Everton and the goalkeeper's water bottle's image has emerged.

Turkish pundit urges Galatasaray to sign PSG star to rival Victor Osimhen

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A Turkish pundit has made a suggestion to Galatasaray to sign a striker that will bench Victor Osimhen and he named a striker who is available in January.

Fan makes “disturbing” reaction to Victor Osimhen's Christmas gifts in Olusosun

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Victor Osimhen distributed Christmas gifts to members of his former neighbourhood at Olusosun in Lagos State, but a fan has raised concerns about the gifts.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star sparks controversy again with family picture on Christmas Day

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Mohamed Salah sparked controversies yet again after posting his family picture beside a Christmas tree, eliciting reactions from Muslim football fans.

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