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

1968 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Eric Chelle told to recall 2 players to help Nigeria in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

FIFA rankings: Super Eagles move up despite unimpressive run in World Cup qualifiers

Football

7 months ago

‘He’s trying to get sacked’: Turkish pundit slams Mourinho after slapping Okan Buruk

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen reacts after ending Mourinho’s trophy hopes in first season in Turkey

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen nets brilliant goals against Mourinho's Fenerbahce in Turkish Cup QF

Football

7 months ago

Galatasaray dealt massive blow in pursuit of Victor Osimhen’s permanent signing in the summer window

Football

7 months ago

Victor Ikpeba defends Eric Chelle for playing Super Eagles stars out of position

Football

7 months ago

Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has defended Eric Chelle over his team selection during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

3 Nigeria-eligible players NFF must get to help Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

7 months ago

Nigeria are in a difficult position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The NFF must move to secure the future of three foreign-born stars to help the team.

“April Fool”: NFF reacts to reports Eric Chelle’s future as Super Eagles boss is uncertain

Football

7 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has reacted to the reports that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is considering terminating his contract after the Zimbabwe game.

Xabi Alonso names Victor Boniface's best positions amid struggles with Super Eagles

Football

7 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has named the two positions Victor Boniface can play in amid his struggles with the Nigerian national team.

Turkish pundit names who to blame for Osimhen’s performance against Besiktas

Football

7 months ago

A Turkish commentator has singled out Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk for blame after Victor Osimhen's performance in the 2-1 derby loss to Besiktas.

Arsenal drop out of race for Victor Osimhen, shift focus to 40-goal striker

Football

7 months ago

Arsenal have reportedly dropped their pursuit of Victor Osimhen and shifted their focus to Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer window.

Tolu Arokodare speaks about Super Eagles impact on him after returning to Genk

Football

7 months ago

KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has reflected on his Super Eagles debut and what playing alongside players like Victor Osimhen and co has done to his career.

Prize money late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju was chasing before his death in Ghana

Boxing

7 months ago

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died in Ghana after collapsing midway through a fight. The details of his prize money has now emerged.

Super Eagles players: How did they perform at their clubs after international break

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles players returned to their clubs after the international break and had mixed fortunes and emotions, while some of their clubs were not in action.

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