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

1966 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Real Madrid vs Arsenal: UEFA consider rule change after Gunners won first leg 3-0

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Hansi Flick reacts after Barcelona nearly bottled four goal lead against Dortmund

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6 months ago

Arteta explains how Madrid could play into Arsenal's hands ahead of crucial UCL tie

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6 months ago

Ex-Super Eagles coach slams NFF over his unpaid salaries amid Christian Chukwu saga

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Why Galatasaray fans have deep affection for Nigerian star

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6 months ago

Okocha warns Osimhen, Lookman as Nigeria risks missing out on 2026 World Cup

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6 months ago

Aaron Ramsdale: 4 clubs interested in relegated GK including Man Utd to replace Onana

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6 months ago

Aaron Ramsdale is attracting the interest of Premier League clubs despite being relegated with Southampton. Manchester United are one of the interested clubs.

Andre Onana fuels Man Utd exit rumours after turning up at Carrington with his agent

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6 months ago

Andre Onana has fuelled the speculations that he could leave Manchester United after reporting at Carrington with his agent after Ruben Amorim dropped him.

NFF responds to claims of owing late coach Christian Chukwu $128,000 in wages

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6 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has responded to claims that it owes the late Christian 'Chairman' Chukwu unpaid wages as coach of the Super Eagles

Eric Chelle eyes highly rated Ligue 1 winger to rival Chukwueze in Super Eagles

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6 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to meet Belgium-born winger Kazeem Olaigbe to switch his international allegiance and represent Nigeria.

When Jose Mourinho snubbed Messi and Ronaldo and named the best player he's ever seen

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6 months ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest players of all time but Jose Mourinho named another player he considers the best ever.

Super Eagles star gets “best in the league” shout amid exit talks from Turkish league

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6 months ago

A Turkish pundit has hailed a Super Eagles forward as the best in his position in the Super League as rumours surrounding his future intensifies.

Turkish pundit tells Victor Osimhen why he must leave Galatasaray when his loan ends

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen is nearing the end of his loan spell at Galatasaray. A Turkish pundit has warned him not to consider staying at the club next season.

Chelsea legend Joe Cole tells Arsenal Osimhen over other striker targets

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6 months ago

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has told Mikel Arteta and Arsenal to prioritise Victor Osimhen over other striker targets ahead of the summer transfer window.

Nigerian football thrown into mourning as Super Eagles legend Christian Chukwu dies at 74

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6 months ago

Former defender and head coach of the Nigerian national team Christian Chukwu has sadly passed away at the age of 74, multiple reports confirmed.

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