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

1723 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigeria drawn against champions Senegal, others in tough CHAN 2024 Group D

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7 months ago

Galatasaray chief gives reason club shouldn't sign Osimhen for €75 million

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7 months ago

Lionel Messi spots new look after resuming for Inter Miami training before new MLS season

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7 months ago

CAF POTY Lookman names Eden Hazard as his idol, picks a trophy he would love to win

Football

7 months ago

Reason Pep Guardiola split from his wife emerged as Man City boss still wears wedding ring

Football

7 months ago

CAF postpone CHAN 2025 from February to August 2025, give reasons

Football

7 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced that the 2024 African Nations Championship scheduled for February has been moved to August.

Ekong explains how NFF stopped him from retiring before AFCON after rift with Peseiro

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on how he almost missed out on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to a rift with Jose Peseiro.

Victor Osimhen set to splash millions on Istanbul mansion amid Man United interest

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen may have unknowingly dropped an hint over his long term future after reports suggest he is in planning to acquire a property in Istanbul.

Eguavoen sends message to Nigerians after Eric Chelle's unveiling as Super Eagles boss

Football

7 months ago

NFF technical director and former coach Augustine Eguavoen has appealed to Nigerians to support Eric Chelle to succeed as the new Super Eagles head coach.

Nigerian striker divides opinion in Italy with reaction to racist chants during Serie B match

Football

7 months ago

Nigerian striker Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was racially abused during a Serie B match between Sampdoria and Brescia and his response has generated reactions.

Amaju Pinnick explains why Nigeria must qualify for 2026 World Cup after Chelle's unveiling

Football

7 months ago

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has explained why it is a must for Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Eric Chelle's unveiling.

6 crucial points as Eric Chelle makes statement to Nigerians on social media

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle was officially unveiled today as Super Eagles head coach. The Malian has published his first statement on social media addressing Nigerians.

Eric Chelle rates Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup chances after official unveiling

Football

7 months ago

New head coach Eric Chelle has spoken about the main job the NFF hired him to do, which is help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Eric Chelle: How Super Eagles could line up under new head coach after unveiling

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle has been officially unveiled as the new Super Eagles manager. Nigeria boasts of a talented squad which the Malian coach must get the best out of.

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