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.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Chelsea release statement on Emiliano Martinez after injury vs Everton

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Chelsea have published a statement on Emiliano Martinez after the goalkeeper was stretchered off with an apparent head injury during the win over Everton.

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Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2 as Haaland scored twice and Foden ended his drought, setting a record run and topping Opta’s Premier League title forecast.

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Akor Adams scored Venezia's winner against Napoli for their first Serie A victory since promotion, then praised fans and disclosed Davide Nicola's team talk.

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Victor Osimhen's three-game goal drought continued as Galatasaray beat Genclerbirligi 1-0, with Okan Buruk demanding more amid a poor pitch and packed schedule.

Why Diego Simeone substituted Ademola Lookman at halftime again vs Espanyol

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Diego Simeone yet again substituted Ademola Lookman at halftime during Atletico Madrid's narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol continuing a trend for the winger.

Xabi Alonso issues update on Emiliano Martinez after Chelsea goalkeeper’s head injury

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has provided the latest update on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after he was stretchered off during the 2-0 win over Everton.

Super Eagles’ AFCON 1994 winning coach diagnosed with cancer, wife cries out

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Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof is hospitalised with colon cancer in the Netherlands, years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and a serious fall in 2022.

Chelsea to win, Leeds to beat Man Utd and other Mikel Obi’s Premier League matchday 7 predictions

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John Obi Mikel's Premier League matchday 7 predictions back Chelsea over Everton, Leeds over Man Utd and Nottingham Forest to earn a point against Arsenal.

Everton vs Chelsea: Mysterious cat predicts Premier League early kickoff

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Nimbus Pronos backs Chelsea to beat Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, where the Blues are winless in nine visits, as both chase top-four places on Saturday.

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