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

1734 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Reason emerges for Galatasaray star’s goal celebration against Goztepe

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8 months ago

Hoffenheim boss aims dig at Man Utd star Hojlund after signing Nigerian Gift Orban

Football

8 months ago

Ex Real Madrid star names Lukaku's former partner who is better than Victor Osimhen

Football

8 months ago

Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson links up with Zlatan Ibile, presents special gift, video

Football

8 months ago

Amaju Pinnick: Ex NFF President makes bold Super Eagles promise to Nigerians in 2025

Football

8 months ago

Newcastle striker deals NFF late 2024 setback after moving closer to playing for Denmark

Football

8 months ago

Ex Fenerbahce star lauds Galatasaray for holding on to Victor Osimhen beyond January

Football

8 months ago

A former Fenerbahce forward has applauded Galatasaray for wisely taking the opportunity to sign Victor Osimhen on a season-long in the summer of 2024.

Comparing Osimhen’s Stats at Galatasaray to Lukaku’s Numbers at Napoli in 2024

Football

8 months ago

Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray and Romelu Lukaku at Napoli have been compared for the most of the season after the Belgian replaced the Nigerian in Italy.

Jide Fatokun: Remo Stars midfielder explains how CHAN Eagles exploited Ghana's weakness

Football

8 months ago

Remo Stars midfielder and CHAN Eagles star Babajide Fatokun has explained the careful approach employed by Nigeria to beat Blacks Galaxies of Ghana over two legs.

JJ Okocha dazzles with dancing skills, parties hard with beautiful wife and daughter, video

Football

8 months ago

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha was spotted showing dance moves during a party with his wife, Nkechi and daughter, Daniella Okocha.

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola eye Super Eagles star as replacement for Kyle Walker

Football

8 months ago

Manchester City have reportedly lined up a Super Eagles defender as a possible replacement for England defender Kyle Walker as they aim to revamp their squad.

Player who dumped Germany for Nigeria brags about his club form amid Super Eagles snub

Football

8 months ago

Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma has reflected on his club career despite being overlooked by the Nigerian national team for more than a year now.

Libyan officials reacts after CAF’s sanctions after stadium violence against Rohr's Benin

Football

8 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation officials have reacted to the latest CAF sanctions imposed on them after their mistreatment of Benin Republic at Tripoli Stadium.

Bukayo Saka sends message to fans after successful surgery, set for weeks out for Arsenal

Football

8 months ago

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has sent a message to the fans after undergoing a successful surgery on his hamstring injury as he is set for months out

What Mikel Obi said about Chelsea's project after historic defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day

Football

8 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has shared his true feelings about the ongoing project at the club after the Boxing Day defeat to Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

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