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

1354 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Alonso challenges Boniface after losing Leverkusen spot to Schick ahead of...

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Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray coach Buruk amid uncertain future

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Victor Osimhen sends touching message to Boniface on Leverkusen star’s birthday

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Dutch league teenager alerts NFF, expresses readiness to play for Nigeria

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Liverpool and Chelsea to win as Mikel Obi predicts the results of Premier League...

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Victor Osimhen: Samsunspor defender ranks Osimhen among 3 best strikers in...

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Super Eagles coach Eguavoen names key factor that won Lookman CAF POTY award

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5 months ago

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has broken his silence on Ademola Lookman's CAF POTY win, explaining key factor that helped him.

Turkish football expert rates the chances of Galatasaray signing Osimhen permanently

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5 months ago

Galatasaray are pursuing a permanent move for Victor Osimhen but a Turkish football expert has made an analogy to describe the possibility of the deal happening.

Mykhailo Mudryk: Mikel Obi speaks on Chelsea star's suspension after failed drug test

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5 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has shared his thoughts after winger Mykhailo Mudryk was provisionally suspended after returning a positive drug test.

Ex Super Eagles Star Names Who to Blame if Nigeria Fail to Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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5 months ago

Former Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose has named who to blame if the senior Nigerian national team fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini speaks after Lookman won CAF POTY award

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5 months ago

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shared his thoughts on the statement that he deserves the credit for Ademola Lookman's CAF POTY win.

Osimhen reacts after Boniface teases him on buying airport after ‘owning’ private jet

Football

5 months ago

Victor Boniface is not letting Osimhen have a breathing space after teasing him over the acquisition of an airport and the Galatasaray forward reacted.

2024 CAF POTY: what Hakimi said before PSG game after losing award to Lookman, reports

Football

5 months ago

Achraf Hakimi played during Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win over Monaco on Wednesday two days after CAF Awards. He was caught speaking to a teammate about the award.

Super Eagles hit record six year low position on FIFA rankings in 2024

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5 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will finish the year 44th on FIFA ranking, the lowest position they have attained since 2018 in a year of mixed fortunes.

CAF POTY: Ex Super Eagles star opens up on when he knew Lookman would win top prize

Football

5 months ago

Ademola Lookman won the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year, but he had cemented his status as the winner long before Monday night in Marrakech, Morocco.

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