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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Ademola Lookman: 5 clubs interested in CAF POTY ahead of summer transfer window

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Super Eagles star speaks amid transfer links to Man City and other European clubs

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8 months ago

Manchester United plot new strategy to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer

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8 months ago

Galatasaray star praises 3 teammates as Buruk considers options for suspended Osimhen

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8 months ago

Leicester City defender choose Nigeria over England, set to play for Flying Eagles

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8 months ago

Kelechi Iheanacho explains his decision to join Middlesbrough on loan

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8 months ago

Nottingham Forest boss explains why he benched Ola Aina, others for FA Cup clash

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8 months ago

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has opened up on his decision to bench Ola Aina and other first team stars for the FA Cup clash against Exeter City.

Super Eagles star Calvin Bassey outclasses Premier League defenders in key stats

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8 months ago

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey is one of the best defenders in the Premier League this season according to a key stat, which typically favours midfielders.

Ex-goalkeeper tells Eric Chelle first thing he must do to succeed as Super Eagles coach

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8 months ago

Former Nigerian national team goalkeeper Greg Etafia has told Eric Chelle what he must do to succeed as Super Eagles head coach ahead of first game.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit names one club Galatasaray striker won't join

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8 months ago

A Turkish commentator has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's future, naming one clubs he won't join amid transfer interest from multiple clubs.

Jude Bellingham reacts after scoring late winner for Real Madrid against Man City

Football

8 months ago

Jude Bellingham scored the late winner that helped Real Madrid beat Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs first leg match.

Lookman joins Atalanta teammate Retegui on unique Serie A attackers list despite injury

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8 months ago

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is rated as one of the best forwards in the Italian Serie A this season despite being out injured since last month.

Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina requests IFAB to make penalty rule change

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8 months ago

Former referee and FIFA chief of referees Pierluigi Collina has called on IFAB to implement a rule change with penalty kicks to tilt advantage towards goalkeepers.

Manchester City and Arsenal target Super Eagles star playing in Serie A

Football

8 months ago

A Super Eagles midfielder playing in Serie A has become a subject of transfer interest from Premier League sides Arsenal and champions Manchester City.

Ex Super Eagles coach tells Chelle why he must beat Rwanda and Zimbabwe

Football

8 months ago

Former Super Eagles head coach Chief Adeboye Onigbinde has warned Eric Chelle that he must guide the team to score victories against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

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