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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Mourinho's Fenerbahce targets record bid for Super Eagles star after missing out on Osimhen

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5 months ago

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper explains why he chose Nigeria over England and Uganda

Football

5 months ago

Eric Chelle highlights key weakness in Super Eagles after winning 2025 Unity Cup

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit estimates how much transfer will cost Galatasaray

Football

5 months ago

5 players who rejected Al-Hilal before Bruno Fernandes including Messi and Mbappe

Football

5 months ago

Ademola Lookman: Hansi Flick names CAF POTY among Barcelona transfer targets

Football

5 months ago

Ozbek explains why Osimhen will join Galatasaray as club raises salary offer

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future at the club and believes they have a real chance of signing him.

Heartbreak as standout high school footballer shot dead days after graduation

Football

5 months ago

A 17-year-old high school students in the United States of America has been shot dead three days after graduating from Hansberry College Prep High School.

“I fell in love”: Chelsea fans react after Jadon Sancho bid emotional farewell

Football

5 months ago

Jadon Sancho has shared an emotional farewell message after confirming he will not continue at Chelsea. The post triggered reactions from Chelsea fans.

Eric Chelle names 4 clubs Victor Osimhen can join after missing Super Eagles games

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained why he excused Victor Osimhen from Nigeria's recent squads and also mentioned top clubs he could join in the summer.

UEFA, IFAB set to adjust 2 rules that affected Arsenal and Atlético Madrid in UCL

Football

5 months ago

UEFA and IFAB will adjust two rules ahead of next season's Champions League after complaints from Arsenal and Atletico Madrid which were affected.

Jadon Sancho returns to Man United: Did Chelsea truly pay a £5m penalty?

Football

5 months ago

Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester United after Chelsea decided not to sign him permanently. The London club paid a £5million severance fee.

PSG president sends message to Messi, Neymar, Mbappe after Champions League win

Football

5 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain won their first UEFA Champions League after beating Inter Milan 5-0. President Nasser Al-Khelaifi sent a message to former players.

Victor Osimhen and other Super Eagles stars who won Golden Boots in Europe this season

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles forwards excelled for their clubs in European leagues this season. Three of them scored enough goals to capture the Golden Boots in Europe.

Lamine Yamal speaks about 2025 Ballon d'Or ahead of showdown with Ousmane Dembele

Football

5 months ago

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has spoken about the ongoing battle with Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award.

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