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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Victor Osimhen powers Galatasaray to historic win with 2 goals against Rizespor

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen scores brilliant goals for Galatasaray against Rizespor away, video

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8 months ago

Arsene Wenger advises Arsenal how to beat Liverpool to Premier League title

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8 months ago

Stats show Napoli are better without Osimhen, but worse than title-winning season

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8 months ago

NFF mourns as Nigeria’s AFCON midfielder dies shortly after early morning walk

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen's future takes new twist as Galatasaray ‘give up’ for 2 top European clubs

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen's future has taken another twist as Turkish journalist provides the latest update ahead of a decision during the summer transfer window.

Fans react after Alonso benched Boniface during draw vs Bayern Munich

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8 months ago

Xabi Alonso made Victor Boniface an unused substitute during Bayer Leverkusen's 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich and has earned the displeasure of the fans.

Gasperini reflects on another Atalanta's winless game without Ademola Lookman

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8 months ago

Atalanta played a goalless draw against Cagliari. Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini shared his thoughts on how the team dares in the absence of Ademola Lookman.

Victor Osimhen makes bold promise to Galatasaray fans after loss to AZ Alkmaar

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen has made a promise to Galatasaray fans ahead of the second leg of their UEFA Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar after 4-1 loss in the first leg.

AFCON winning coach names JJ Okocha among top 3 greatest African players

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8 months ago

Ivory Coast national team head coach Emerse Fae has named his top three greatest African footballers of all time including Austin Jay-Jay Okocha.

Sevilla coach backs Chidera Ejuke to bounce back after lengthy injury layoff

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8 months ago

Sevilla head coach Garcia Pimienta has urged for patience for Chidera Ejuke as the Super Eagles star works his way back to form after a lengthy injury.

Victor Osimhen’s absence blamed for Galatasaray’s UEFA Europa League defeat

Football

8 months ago

Galatasaray lost 4-1 to AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League knockout playoffs loss and a Turkish commentator has named the deciding factor.

Angel Di Maria, Edinson Cavani and other active footballers born on February 14

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8 months ago

Some top football stars' birthday coincides with the Valentine's Day on February 14 including former Paris Saint-Germain stars Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria.

Date and venue confirmed for historic Super Eagles match vs FIFA banned Russia

Football

8 months ago

The Russian Football Union have confirmed the date when its national team will play an international friendly game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

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