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

1745 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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9 months ago

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

Football

9 months ago

Ex Chelsea star sends message to NFF, targets 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles

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9 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star leads Turkish Super Lig players in key stat after 13 games

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen: 5 clubs linked to Galatasaray star in January as PSG and Saudi Arabia return

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles: Bruno Labbadia loses another job after walking out on Nigeria's offer

Football

9 months ago

5 active Super Eagles stars who scored vs Chelsea after Aribo during Southampton’s loss

Football

9 months ago

Joe Aribo scored Southampton's only goal in their 5-1 loss to Chelsea last night, becoming the sixth current Super Eagles stars to score against the Blues.

Ex Super Falcons star leads demand justice after police brutality in Anambra

Football

9 months ago

Former Super Falcons midfielder Maureen Mmadu has led a protest to demand justice after she was brutalised by Anambra State Police officers in October.

West Ham youngster puts NFF on alert, declares interest in playing for Nigeria over England

Football

9 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have been alerted to the declaration of an English-born youngster who wants to choose representing Nigeria over England.

Liverpool defender tips off NFF, open to represent Nigeria over England

Football

9 months ago

A Liverpool defender has reportedly expressed his interest in representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite holding a British passport and eligible for England.

Galatasaray president confirms when Victor Osimhen will decide his future

Football

9 months ago

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has shared the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future and confirmed when the forward will decide his future.

Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray teammate shares same target as reigning CAF POTY

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen made a promise to Galatasaray fans last week. His club teammate Roland Sallai has made the same promise to the Turkish champions fans.

2024 CAF POTY: Venue confirmed as Lookman, Hakimi, others battle for top award

Football

9 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed the venue for the African Best Awards scheduled for December 16, 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco.

Victor Osimhen reacts as Boniface 'congratulates' him on new private jet

Football

9 months ago

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has reacted after national teammate Boniface teased him on the 'acquisition' of a new private jet on Instagram.

Victor Osimhen’s lookalike spotted wearing Galatasaray jersey and mask in Nigeria

Football

9 months ago

A fan who looked like Victor Osimhen was spotted in Enugu city wearing his Galatasaray jersey and iconic mask and the video went viral on social media.

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