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

1960 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kylian Mbappe picks his Ballon d'Or winner between Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal

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4 months ago

Boost for Galatasaray as Al-Hilal withdraw from Victor Osimhen race over high demands

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4 months ago

Thomas Tuchel slams England players despite historic win over Andorra

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4 months ago

Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles midfielder gifts ex-coach Nduka Ugbade car

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4 months ago

William Troost-Ekong pays tribute to late Stephen Keshi 10 years after his Super Eagles debut

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4 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong celebrated 10 years since his debut for the Nigerian national team and paid a tribute to former coach Stephen Keshi.

Eric Chelle names Super Eagles’ best players during 1-1 draw against Russia

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4 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has singled out two players for praise after Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Tolu Arokodare scores first Super Eagles goal to force draw against Russia

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4 months ago

Tolu Arokodare opened his account for the Super Eagles with a brilliant strike against Russia, this earning the team a 1-1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium.

“We have clear expectations”: Man Utd CEO fires warning to Ruben Amorim ahead of next season

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4 months ago

Manchester United's chief executive Omar Berrada has fired a strong warning to head coach Ruben Amorim that the club has clear expectations ahead of next season.

Eric Chelle releases Super Eagles XI for friendly match against Russia

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4 months ago

Eric Chelle has announced the starting 11 as the Super Eagles of Nigeria get ready to face Russia in a friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles boss analyses Russia ahead of friendly in Luzhniki

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4 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has analysed the Russian national team ahead of a friendly match against Nigeria later today in Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Boost for Galatasaray as Al-Hilal's deal for Victor Osimhen on verge of collapsing

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray have received a massive boost in the pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Al-Hilal's deal for the Super Eagles forward is on the verge of collapsing.

Victor Osimhen: Ex-manager explains how Fenerbahce missed out on striker last summer

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5 months ago

Former Fenerbahce general manager Metin Sen has opened up on how the club missed out on Victor Osimhen when the striker wanted to leave Napoli last summer.

Al-Hilal give Osimhen deadline to accept deal as Real Madrid join race for striker

Football

5 months ago

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have submitted an official bid to Napoli for Victor Osimhen and have reportedly given the striker a deadline to accept the deal.

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