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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Lionel Messi close to new contract that will keep him at Inter Miami till after 2026 World Cup

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6 months ago

Mohamed Salah rocks $950K Richard Mille watch while signing new Liverpool contract

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6 months ago

Dries Mertens fires Victor Osimhen's transfer warning to Chelsea, Manchester United, others

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen fuels exit talks, Galatasaray fans brace for his last match

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Insider explains why Man Utd walked away from striker’s deal

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6 months ago

Enzo Maresca explains Cole Palmer’s substitution during Chelsea’s win over Legia Warsaw

Football

6 months ago

Eric Chelle reacts after NFF confirm Super Eagles’ participation in Unity Cup

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts after the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the team's participation in the Unity Cup.

4 Biggest Champions League comebacks as Real Madrid plan to overturn 3-0 loss to Arsenal

Football

6 months ago

Real Madrid will need to pull off one of the biggest UEFA Champions League comebacks to progress to the semi-final after their 3-0 loss to Arsenal.

Galatasaray come up strategy to take advantage of Napoli and sign Victor Osimhen

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli this summer. Galatasaray, where he is currently on loan are one of the clubs interested in signing him permanently.

Chelsea star in trouble after police seize his £160k car for driving without a valid licence

Football

6 months ago

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has landed in trouble with the police after he was caught driving without a valid licence around Cobham Surrey.

Hansi Flick stays humble despite Barcelona thrashing Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in UCL QF

Football

6 months ago

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick urged his team to stay humble despite their 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund and technically in the Champions League semi-final.

Nigeria gain advantage over England in pursuit of 2 Arsenal academy products’ future

Football

6 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation are in pole position to secure the international futures of two Arsenal academy product over the country of their birth England.

Nigerian police inspector dies while watching Arsenal vs Real Madrid tie in Calabar

Football

6 months ago

A Nigerian police inspector sadly passed away while watching Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium.

‘One of the worst in history’: Matic aims brutal dig Onana ahead of Man Utd vs Lyon in Europa League

Football

6 months ago

Former Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has aimed a brutal dig at Andre Onana describing him as one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United history.

Galatasaray frown at Osimhen's lifestyle ahead of title run in with rivals Fenerbahce

Football

6 months ago

A Turkish pundit has warned Victor Osimhen to be cautious of his lifestyle as Galatasaray faces a decisive moment of the season in the title race.

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