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

1434 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Libya coach questions injured Osimhen’s impact in Super Eagles squad

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8 months ago

Victor Boniface explains deep meaning behind his tattoos, why he wears no 22

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8 months ago

Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu snubs Super Eagles, picks AFCON 2025 favourite

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8 months ago

Alex Iwobi explains why he doesn't play as expected for Super Eagles

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8 months ago

7 sports journalists going to cover Super Eagles game kidnapped in Anambra,...

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8 months ago

Super Eagles star beats Chelsea star, ranked no.1 on list of best tacklers in...

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8 months ago

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina gives reason why he wears baggy shorts

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8 months ago

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has given reason why he and national teammate Calvin Bassey choose big and sagging football shorts.

Top 5 most valuable Super Eagles stars in Victor Osimhen’s absence

Football

8 months ago

Victor Osimhen is the most valuable Super Eagles player but will miss the games against Libya. Victor Boniface leads the top 5 list in his absence.

4 Super Eagles stars risk suspension for AFCON 2025 qualifier 2nd leg vs Libya

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8 months ago

Four Super Eagles players are the risk of missing AFCON 2025 qualifier second leg tie against Libya if they pick up yellow cards in the first leg.

Victor Boniface speaks on replacing Osimhen in Super Eagles against Libya

Football

8 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has spoken on the pressure of replacing the injured Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad against Libya.

Ex Golden Eaglets teammate explains why Chelsea should go back for Victor Osimhen

Football

8 months ago

Chelsea tried to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer but were unsuccessful. A former Nigerian U17 star has advised the Premier League club to go back for the striker.

5 debatable individual awards after Cole Palmer wins England's player of the year

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8 months ago

Chelsea star Cole Palmer was named England's Player of the Year beating Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka and the award has generated debates on social media.

Leonardo Bonucci names the better player between Osimhen and Lukaku

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8 months ago

Former Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has explained how Super Eagles and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen is better than Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku.

Former AC Milan boss states difference between Galatasaray stars Osimhen and Icardi

Football

8 months ago

Former AC Milan and Turkey manager Fatih Terim has explained the difference between Turkish champions Galatasaray strikers Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi.

Nigerians mourn with ex Super Eagles star after he announced the demise of his father

Football

8 months ago

Nigerian football fans have joined a former Super Eagles midfielder in mourning after he announced the passing of his father in the early hours of today.

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