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

1432 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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NFF confirms major update on impending CAF sanction after Libya airport saga

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Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray striker scores brilliant overhead kick goal after...

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8 months ago

Kenyan footballer slams Nigeria's reaction to airport saga in Libya

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8 months ago

Odemwingie rubbishes Libya's reason for holding Super Eagles hostage

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8 months ago

Ex Nigerian international predicts CAF's verdict over Libya vs Nigeria row

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8 months ago

CAF sounds Libya vs Nigeria ultimatum ahead of legal battle after airport saga

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8 months ago

Bruno Labbadia denies NFF's account, gives real reason he rejected Super Eagles job

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8 months ago

German manager Bruno Labbadia has opened up on the reason he turned down the Super Eagles managerial job despite an official announcement by the NFF.

African Union intervenes into Libya vs Nigeria saga amid imminent CAF hammer

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8 months ago

The African Union reportedly mediated between Libya and Nigeria after the airport hostage saga, with CAF's disciplinary verdict expected in coming days.

Romelu Lukaku: Napoli star explains why he failed at Chelsea after £97.5m move

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8 months ago

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has aimed a dig at Chelsea and explained why he failed at the club after leaving permanently to join Napoli last summer.

Date set for CAF’s verdict after Super Eagles' hostage ordeal in Libya, reports

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8 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to meet soon and a verdict on Libya holding the Super Eagles hostage could be made known.

4 key points as Peter Obi speaks on Super Eagles' hostage ordeal in Libya

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8 months ago

Former Presidential aspirant Governor Peter Obi has released an official statement on the Super Eagles' hostage ordeal in Libya earlier this week.

Concerns for Victor Osimhen and other Nigerians in Turkey as earthquake hits again

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8 months ago

Some parts of Turkey were hit by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake yesterday morning, raising concerns for the over 20 Nigerian footballers in the country.

Reason why Samu Omorodion prefers to represent Spain over Nigeria surfaces: report

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8 months ago

A recent report has disclosed why hot striker Samuel Omorodion prefers to represent Spain over switching his international allegiance to Nigeria.

8 countries that have already qualified for AFCON as Libya makes Nigeria wait

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8 months ago

Eight countries have confirmed their spot at AFCON 2025 with two games left. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been made to wait after Libya ordeal.

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk makes plans for Victor Osimhen ahead of injury return

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen is nearing his return to action from a muscle injury. Reports in Turkey claim Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has plans for the striker after his injury.

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