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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Boniface, Chukwueze and other Super Eagles star who missed out on transfers in January

Football

6 months ago

Hermoso testifies against Luis Rubiales in court over 'kiss' after 2023 World Cup win

Football

6 months ago

Iheanacho and other Nigerian players who completed transfers on deadline day

Football

6 months ago

Osimhen and Morata's combo assessed by Turkish pundit after first game for Galatasaray

Football

6 months ago

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi recounts his father's kidnap in 2018, discloses weird thing about abductors

Football

6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo names Real Madrid star he would love to play with

Football

6 months ago

Leverkusen captain explains how dressing room reacted to Boniface’s proposed Saudi move

Football

6 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper and captain Lukas Hradecky has explained how the team's dressing room reacted to Victor Boniface's proposed move to Saudi Arabia.

Alvaro Morata makes promise to Galatasaray fans after linking up with Victor Osimhen

Football

6 months ago

Alvaro Morata has joined Galatasaray on loan and immediately excited the fans by speaking about his partnership with Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen.

Marcus Rashford names key factor that convinced him to leave Man Utd for Aston Villa

Football

6 months ago

Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan with a buy option. The Manchester United academy graduate has explained what convinced him to make the move.

Victor Boniface sends message to critics after scoring first goal since failed Saudi move

Football

6 months ago

Victor Boniface started for Bayer Leverkusen against Hoffenheim and scored the first goal. He sent s message to his critics after his failed Saudi Arabia move.

Israel Adesanya suffers 2nd round TKO against Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia

Sports

6 months ago

Nigerian fighter Israel Adesanya has suffered another humiliating defeat after losing to Russian Nassourdine Imavov via a technical knockout in the second round.

Victor Osimhen: Is Super Eagles star the solution to Chelsea's goals problem?

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen is a subject of transfer for many top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window including Chelsea, but does he solve their problems?

Alvaro Morata to Galatasaray: What does it mean for Victor Osimhen’s future?

Football

6 months ago

Galatasaray have reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Alvaro Morata. The Spaniard's arrival will impact Victor Osimhen's future at the club in two ways.

Victor Osimhen told he won't join Galatasaray due to “really unrealistic” terms

Football

6 months ago

A Turkish football commentator has analysed the chances of Victor Osimhen joining Galatasaray permanently and explained why the deal won't happen.

Arsenal captain Odegaard defends Haaland after “stay humble” comments to Arteta

Football

6 months ago

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has come in the defence of his Norway international teammate Erling Haaland after telling Mikel Arteta to stay humble.

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