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

1356 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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

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5 months ago

Achraf Hakimi breaks silence after losing 2024 CAF POTY award to Ademola Lookman

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5 months ago

Salah, Osimhen and other early contenders for 2025 CAF POTY after Lookman won...

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5 months ago

Ademola Lookman hits new career milestone days after winning 2024 CAF POTY

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5 months ago

Ademola Lookman explains how Atalanta helped him win 2024 CAF POTY award

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5 months ago

Super Eagles could be hit with major setback in pursuit of Germany eligible defender

Football

5 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have been dealt a setback as one dual eligible defender is on the radar of the Germany national team ahead of 2025.

Ex Besiktas star snubs Victor Osimhen, names Galatasaray's “Diego Maradona”

Football

5 months ago

A former Turkish player has named Galatasaray's most important player and snubbed Victor Osimhen who has the highest goals contributions for the team.

Osimhen debunks beef claims, confirms exact time he congratulated CAF POTY Lookman

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen has debunked claims he has a beef with Lookman and disclosed the exact time he texted him after receiving his African Best Award on Monday.

CAF POTY: Moroccan taxi driver explains why Hakimi should have won over Lookman

Football

5 months ago

A Moroccan taxi driver has kicked against Ademola Lookman's victory at the CAF Awards, explaining why his compatriot Achraf Hakimi should have won it instead.

FIFA Best: Super Eagles coach Eguavoen sparks reactions after voting list for award surfaces

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has caught the reaction of the fans after his votes for FIFA The Best Award top three emerged on social media.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Ademola Lookman after succeeding him as CAF POTY

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reached out to Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta attacker won the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award.

CAF POTY: Serhou Guirassy breaks silence after losing top prize to Ademola Lookman

Football

5 months ago

Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy has published a statement on social media after losing the CAF Men's Player of the Year Award to Ademola Lookman.

Super Eagles captain Ekong reacts as Ademola Lookman wins CAF POTY award

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shared his reaction after Ademola Lookman was named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in Morocco.

CAF Awards 2024: Full list of winners as Lookman, Williams, Banda bag top prizes

Football

5 months ago

Ademola Lookman has won the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award. The Super Eagles star wins the biggest prize as other African stars scoop awards.

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