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 six 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@corp.legit.ng.

3201 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Supercomputer predicts Champions League winner ahead of matchday one fixtures

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Kylian Mbappe makes case for himself to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

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Kylian Mbappe asserts his case for the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking World Cup and his impressive 42 goals for Real Madrid last season, despite no trophies.

PSG coach Luis Enrique insists 2026 Ballon d'Or must go to one of his players

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Luis Enrique asserts that the 2026 Ballon d'Or should honour a PSG player, following their consecutive UEFA Champions League titles and other achievements.

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Harry Kane reflects on his historic season, scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and 11 for England, as he vies for the Ballon d'Or against top contenders.

Galatasaray coach identifies Victor Osimhen’s replacement after striker’s injury

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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has reportedly iodentified the replacement for Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker suffered a groin injury.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Why Gabriel avoided red card despite kicking Emi Martinez's face

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Chaos ensued in Arsenal's penalty area as Gabriel's boot struck Chelsea's Emi Martinez, raising questions about referee Chris Kavanagh's no-card decision.

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: More setbacks for Eric Chelle as Onuachu joins Osimhen on injury list

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces a striker crisis as Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu suffer injuries ahead of Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifying matches.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Arsenal beat Chelsea in London derby

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Opta's supercomputer has updated its prediction for the Premier League winner after Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Mysterious cat predicts Premier League London derby

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Nimbus Pronos, the mysterious cat has predicted the result of the Premier League London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Manchester City beat Coventry

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Opta's supercomputer has updated its prediction for the Premier League winner after Manchester City City beat Coventry City to move top of the table.

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