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

1692 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles coach meets with Iwobi, Ndidi, others ahead of World Cup qualifier: Photos

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Amuneke explains why Osimhen stayed at Galatasaray despite EPL clubs interest

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6 months ago

NFF sources deny Ugochukwu and Chukwuemeka Super Eagles callups

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen dealt Napoli double transfer blow in January, report surfaces

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6 months ago

Czech based striker sends message to Chelle over Super Eagles call up before 2026 WC qualifiers

Football

6 months ago

Noah Okafor opens up on why he accepted Victor Osimhen’s number 9 at Napoli

Football

6 months ago

Eric Chelle reportedly names 2 Chelsea stars in shortlist for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly drafted his 31-man shortlist for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers during the March international break.

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk explains why Victor Osimhen did not play against Boluspor

Football

6 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has explained why Victor Osimhen missed the Turkish Cup match against Boluspor, which the champions won 4-1 away.

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: Who was his father who passed away at 51?

Football

6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time but one emotional incident was the passing of his father in 2005 due to liver failure.

Alex Iwobi: Why Fulham star will be a key player for Super Eagles under Eric Chelle

Football

6 months ago

Alex Iwobi is one of the players to watch out for as Eric Chelle prepares to take over officially as Super Eagles head coach in March against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Victor Osimhen: Ex Lille teammate blasts Chelsea for failing to sign Super Eagles star

Football

6 months ago

A former Premier League defender has slammed Chelsea for not signing Victor Osimhen in the summer, listing the things they missed out on with the forward.

Super Eagles star Osimhen compared to Lewandowski in bizarre analysis of his key strength

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has earned the praise of a Turkish pundit who criticised the Galatasaray forward's critics and named his key strength.

Serie A icon explains why Napoli's failure to land Super Eagles star could cause Conte to fail

Football

6 months ago

Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano has claimed that Napoli could be in trouble for failing to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia properly in January.

Napoli hands out Victor Osimhen jersey number to another striker of Nigerian descent

Football

6 months ago

Napoli may have dropped the clearest hint that Victor Osimhen will never return to the club after allocating his jersey number nine to their new signing.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and other clubs that spent most transfer fees in January

Football

6 months ago

The January transfer window has closed in European football leagues. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City spent the most transfer fees signing four players.

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