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

1743 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen’s injury record after Galatasaray confirm latest setback

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9 months ago

CAF POTY favourite Lookman sends subtle message to Adarabioyo and co to play for Nigeria

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen's penalty record after scoring for Galatasaray against Sivasspor

Football

9 months ago

Napoli director provides key update on Osimhen's future amid multiple interest in January

Football

9 months ago

Victor Boniface praises Osimhen with one word after setting new record for Galatasaray

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Turkish commentator praises Galatasaray star with Yoruba inspired phrase

Football

9 months ago

Hakimi beats Lookman, others to top award ahead of CAF POTY showdown

Football

9 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has won a top African award, beating Ademola Lookman and others before CAF POTY Award ceremony next week.

CAF POTY favourite Lookman rates Atalanta's title chances as he eyes historic Serie A win

Football

9 months ago

Ademola Lookman has spoken about the possibility of Atalanta winning the Serie A title after scoring the winning goal against AC Milan to go top of the table.

Super Eagles dealt major blow ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Football

9 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been hit by a major setback before their next FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign match scheduled for March 2025.

Victor Osimhen: Okan Buruk hints at major breakthrough in Galatasaray's pursuit of striker

Football

9 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has dropped a major hint at a breakthrough in the club's pursuit of the permanent signing of loan star Victor Osimhen.

Ex international challenges Iwobi to replicate Fulham form with Super Eagles

Football

9 months ago

Former Nigerian international striker John Utaka has challenged Alex Iwobi to replicate his Fulham form with the Super Eagles after scoring a brace against Brighton.

Napoli director issues two-word update on Osimhen's future ahead of January transfer window

Football

9 months ago

Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has provided an update on Galatasaray loan star Victor Osimhen's future ahead of the January transfer window.

Atalanta president issues update on Lookman's future after historic goal against AC Milan

Football

9 months ago

Atalanta president Luca Percassi has provided an update on Ademola Lookman's future after the forward scored a late winner against AC Milan last night.

Ademola Lookman speaks on being CAF POTY favourite after helping Atalanta beat AC Milan

Football

9 months ago

Ademola Lookman scored a late winner to help Atalanta beat AC Milan and go top of Serie A. He shared his thoughts on being the favourite to win the 2024 CAF POTY.

Lookman scores late winner vs AC Milan as Atalanta extend winning streak to top Serie A

Football

9 months ago

Ademola Lookman turned up clutch for Atalanta with an 87th minute winner against AC Milan to help them go top of the Italian Serie A table before Napoli play.

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