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

1359 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray teammate shares same target as reigning CAF POTY

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6 months ago

2024 CAF POTY: Venue confirmed as Lookman, Hakimi, others battle for top award

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen reacts as Boniface 'congratulates' him on new private jet

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen’s lookalike spotted wearing Galatasaray jersey and mask in...

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6 months ago

Manchester United dealt big blow in pursuit of Galatasaray loan star Victor...

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6 months ago

Comparing Lookman's market values to Hakimi and other CAF POTY nominees

Football

6 months ago

AC Milan linked Nigerian striker cries out for Super Eagles opportunity

Football

6 months ago

A Nigerian striker playing for a French club and has been linked to AC Milan has opened up on his ambition to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Guinean expert backs Guirassy for historic CAF POTY win over Lookman, gives reason

Football

6 months ago

Guinean football journalist Oumar Dieng has backed his compatriot Serhou Guirassy to win the CAF Player of the Year ahead of favourite Ademola Lookman.

CAF POTY favourite Lookman leads Atalanta fans to dream of 1st Serie A title

Football

6 months ago

Atalanta's assistant head coach Tullio Gritti claimed the fans are right to dream of winning the Italian Serie A title, partly due to Ademola Lookman's influence.

Super Eagles stars Ndidi and Bassey risk Premier League ban after 13 matches

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles stars Wilfred Ndidi and Calvin Bassey will be suspended for one game if they pick up one more yellow cards before matchday 20 in the Premier League.

CAF POTY favourite Lookman missing as FIFPRO release World XI shortlist

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman has not been considered to be named in the FIFPRO World XI despite being the favourite to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year Award.

3 biggest CAF POTY controversies involving Nigerian players as Lookman chases award

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman is the favourite to win the 2024 CAF POTY. Some controversial decisions involving Nigerian footballers have happened in the past.

Ex Cameroon coach snubs Lookman for CAF POTY, picks his deserved winner

Football

6 months ago

A former head coach of the Cameroon national team has named his deserved winner for the CAF Player of the Year, snubbing favourite Ademola Lookman.

Burak Yilmaz explains Galatasaray’s culture that made Victor Osimhen a fan quickly

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen has settled in nicely at Galatasaray. Club legend Burak Yilmaz has highlighted a culture at the club that has immersed him in the fanhood.

Bundesliga star who ditched England for Nigeria eyes Super Eagles return

Football

6 months ago

A Nigerian footballer born in England has shared his next target which is to get back into the Super Eagles after over a year since his first and only appearance.

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