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

1974 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Fenerbahce stars warned they can't stop Victor Osimhen ahead of Istanbul derby

Football

8 months ago

Atalanta owners set for showdown decision after altercation between Gasperini, Lookman

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman: Italian legend backs CAF POTY after responding to Gasperini's criticism

Football

8 months ago

4 times players have called out Gian Piero Gasperini after Ademola Lookman

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman breaks silence after Gasperini berated him over UCL penalty miss

Football

8 months ago

What Fulham manager said when Lookman missed penalty in 2020 compared to what Gasperini said

Football

8 months ago

Galatasaray plan to crowdfund to sign Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen - Reports

Football

8 months ago

A Turkish publication has reported that Galatasaray will open a donation campaign to raise the funds to sign Victor Osimhen permanently in the summer.

Ademola Lookman's penalty record after Gasperini called him “worst taker he's ever seen”

Football

8 months ago

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini slammed Ademola Lookman for missing a penalty. Legit.ng looks at the Nigerian star's record from the spot.

Ademola Lookman sets new Champions League record despite penalty miss for Atalanta

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman had a night to forget against Club Brugge. However, he set a new record for a Nigerian footballer in the UEFA Champions League with his goal.

Nigerians react after Gasperini openly criticises Lookman for penalty miss in UCL game

Football

8 months ago

Nigerian football fans have not taken kindly to Atalanta's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's criticism of Ademola Lookman after he missed a penalty.

Osimhen, Kane, others with release clause clubs can easily sign this summer

Football

8 months ago

Some top footballers in the European leagues have release clauses that will be active this summer window including Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane.

German-born defender appeals to Eric Chelle for another Super Eagles chance

Football

8 months ago

Former Germany youth international Jordan Torunarigha has sent a public message to Eric Chelle to be given another opportunity in the Super Eagles.

Mikel Obi tells Enzo Maresca to get Chelsea back on track in furious rant

Football

8 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has expressed frustration at the club's current situation and told manager Enzo Maresca what to do to turn it around.

Galatasaray captain Muslera explains why he wore Osimhen's mask after Rizespor clash

Football

8 months ago

Galatasaray captain Fernando Muslera has given his reason for wearing Victor Osimhen's mask after the striker scored twice in the 2-1 win over Rizespor.

“Carrying the team”: Turkish pundit applauds Osimhen's influence for Galatasaray

Football

8 months ago

Two Turkish commentators have spoken in agreement about Victor Osimhen's influence on Galatasaray after his two goals helped them defeat Rizespor.

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