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

1962 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigeria vs Ghana: Preview, date, time, how to watch Super Eagles play Black Stars in Unity Cup

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray director confirms only condition that will make Victor Osimhen stay in Turkey

Football

5 months ago

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach explains why Osimhen, Lookman miss out on Unity Cup squad

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray told to give up on Osimhen, compared to Messi leaving Barcelona

Football

5 months ago

Mohamed Salah: 5 records Liverpool star broke during Premier League title win

Football

5 months ago

Sunday Oliseh: Super Eagles legend bags IFAB appointment, to have day on football rules

Football

5 months ago

Enzo Maresca fires back at Chelsea critics after qualifying for UEFA Champions League

Football

5 months ago

Chelsea qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League after beating Nottingham Forest. Head coach Enzo Maresca had expletive words for his critics.

Victor Osimhen: Al-Hilal set to triple Galatasaray’s salary offer to sign Super Eagles star

Football

5 months ago

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal hold a strong interest in Victor Osimhen and are ready to triple Galatasaray's salary offer to sign him from Napoli.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star posts for the first time after Napoli won Serie A title

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen has shared his first post on his Instagram page since his parent club Napoli became the Italian Serie A champions on Friday evening.

Liverpool lift Premier League trophy after 1-1 draw vs FA Cup winners Crystal Palace

Football

5 months ago

Premier League champions Liverpool have finally gotten their hands on the trophy after finishing the season with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Okan Buruk provides update on Victor Osimhen after missing Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Goztepe

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen after the Super Eagles forward missed the 2-0 victory over Goztepe.

Comparing Osimhen’s stats to Lukaku's during Napoli's Serie A wins in 2023 and 2025

Football

5 months ago

Napoli won the Italian Serie A title in the 2022/23 and 2024/25 seasons. How does Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku's stats compare in those seasons?

Antonio Conte throws subtle shade at Osimhen, others after Napoli win Serie A title

Football

5 months ago

Napoli were crowned Italian Serie A champions after beating Cagliari 2-0 and Antonio Conte spared some words for the players who left Napoli during the season.

Napoli win Italian Serie A title: Will Victor Osimhen receive a medal?

Football

5 months ago

Napoli have won the Serie A title after beating Cagliari and it raises questions on whether Victor Osimhen is eligible to receive a winners' medal.

Arne Slot aims dig at Mikel Arteta over excuses for finishing 2nd on Premier League table

Football

5 months ago

Liverpool's title-winning manager Arne Slot appeared to have aimed a dig at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta for finishing second on the Premier League this season.

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