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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Rohr attacked, Benin players held at stadium after AFCON 2025Q draw in Libya:...

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Morocco, Nigeria lead the most valuable countries that qualified for AFCON 2025

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Ex internationl explains what went wrong during Super Eagles’ loss to Rwanda

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6 months ago

Ex Fenerbahce chief praises Osimhen after Galatasaray’s historic win over...

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6 months ago

Ademola Lookman: Oliseh explains why CAF POTY favourite is a great player

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6 months ago

Batshuayi explains how Osimhen makes him better after Galatasaray's historic win

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6 months ago

Xabi Alonso provides update on Victor Boniface after injury on Super Eagles duty

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6 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has issued an injury update on Victor Boniface after the striker got injured on international duty with the Super Eagles.

Ex Super Eagles star advises Eguavoen how to win over Nigerians after Rwanda defeat

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6 months ago

A former Super Eagles international Duke Udi has advised interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen on how to win over Nigerians after loss to Rwanda.

Super Eagles official explains why players should be praised despite loss to Rwanda

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6 months ago

The coordinator of the Super Eagles Patrick Pascal has explained why the national team players should be praised despite their defeat to Rwanda in Uyo.

Ademola Lookman: 4 clubs linked to CAF POTY favourite ahead of January transfer window

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6 months ago

Ademola Lookman is one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe. Ahead of the January transfer window, four top European clubs have been linked to the Nigerian.

Galatasaray president provides update on Osimhen's future ahead of January transfer window

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6 months ago

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek appears to have provided an update on Victor Osimhen as the club continue to work over a permanent move for the Nigerian.

Crisis hit Libyan football suffer fresh internal setback after AFCON 2025Q failure

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6 months ago

The Libyan football system have been hit by another setback days after the Mediterranean Knights failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Atalanta icon names what makes Ademola Lookman special ahead of CAF awards

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6 months ago

Atalanta legend Papu Gomez has hailed Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and explains the difference between them ahead of 2024 CAF POTY Awards.

Libya reopens appeal against CAF verdict on airport saga after missing out on AFCON 2025

Football

6 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation have reopened their appeal against CAF verdict on airport hostage saga after missing out on AFCON 2025 qualification.

Iheanacho, Navas and other Guardiola’s first sale at Man City: where are they now?

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6 months ago

Pep Guardiola had a massive clear out at Manchester City after his first season. The first 10 players he sold including Kelechi Iheanacho, where are they now?

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