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

1430 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles star Victor Boniface reacts to CAF POTY nomination snub

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Onana, Nwabali, Williams lead CAF Award Goalkeeper of the Year nominees

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8 months ago

Galatasaray coach aims subtle dig at Napoli after Osimhen’s bright start in...

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8 months ago

"Lookman's time": Nigerians react as CAF unveils date for African Best award...

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8 months ago

Nigeria move up in latest FIFA rankings, 4th in Africa ahead of AFCON winners...

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8 months ago

Osimhen sounds warning to Galatasaray rivals despite blanking in Europa League...

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8 months ago

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman nominated for 2024 award

Football

8 months ago

Super Eagles duo of forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have been named in the 30-man shortlist for a prestigious 2024 Best Men's Player Award.

Victor Osimhen tops list of players who have lost the most market value in 2024

Football

8 months ago

2024 has been a rollercoaster year for Victor Osimhen amid controversy over bis future. His market value has reduced drastically, the most of any player this year.

Atlanta 96 gold medalist proposes harsh sanction against Libya after airport saga

Football

8 months ago

A former Nigerian international has explained why CAF should heavily sanction Libya after they held the Super Eagles hostage at the airport last week.

Super Eagles coach Eguavoen applauds Flamingos after reaching FIFA U17 WWC QF

Football

8 months ago

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has sent a message to the Flamingos after the team reached the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup quarter-final.

Osimhen, Chukwueze lead highest paid Super Eagles stars in Europe

Football

8 months ago

Victor Osimhen is the highest-paid Nigerian footballer in European leagues, with other Serie A, La Liga and Premier League stars completing the top five.

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos win Group A after Moshood's brilliant strike, to face USA in QF

Football

8 months ago

Shakirat Moshood scored a brilliant long range goal to help the Flamingos beat Dominican Republic and set up a quarter-final date against the United States.

Former NFF chief tells Nigerians what to expect ahead of CAF's verdict on Libya airport saga today

Football

8 months ago

CAF will announce its verdict on the Super Eagles' airport hostage ordeal today. A former NFF vice president has told Nigerians what could be expected.

Libya vs Nigeria: West African countries back NFF's request ahead of CAF's verdict, reports

Football

8 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation has reportedly received the support of two West African countries in their case against Libya ahead of CAF's ruling.

Former CAF Player of the Year points at one thing Nigeria did right during hostage in Libya

Football

8 months ago

A former African Footballer of the Year has praised Nigeria for one thing they did right during the Super Eagles' airport hostage ordeal in Libya last week.

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