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

1436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Gernot Rohr warns Super Eagles ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier vs Libya

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Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scores brace on Kano Pillars debut

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8 months ago

Jose Peseiro discloses dream job months after quitting Super Eagles role

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Victor Osimhen: why Galatasaray star blurred his daughters photo on her birthday

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8 months ago

Ex Italy coach praises Atalanta boss Gasperini for Ademola Lookman's development

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8 months ago

Mikel Obi predicts Aston Villa vs Man Utd as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen: reason Galatasaray star's masks are banned in stadiums in Turkey

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen's iconic mask has been banned in Turkish stadiums. Super League champions Galatasaray issued a statement confirming this and gave reasons.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray fans after two goals against Kasimpasa

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored his first goals for Galatasaray in the 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa. The striker has issued a message to the fans on social media.

Premier League stars who have netted hat tricks this season

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8 months ago

Cole Palmer scored four goals during Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton. The English attacker becomes the latest player to score Premier League hat trick this season.

Sunday Oliseh applauds Chelsea after impressive win over Brighton

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8 months ago

Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has heaped praises on Chelsea under Enzo Maresca after an impressive start to their Premier League season.

Victor Osimhen’s agent hails striker's great start at Galatasaray despite goal drought

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8 months ago

Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda is impressed with the striker's start at Galatasaray despite not scoring his first goal yet, calling it the right choice.

Boniface names Brazilian legend as GOAT, snubs Messi and Ronaldo

Football

8 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has overlooked Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when asked to name his GOAT, and picked a Brazilian legend.

Former Fiorentina states what differentiates Osimhen from Lewandowski and Benzema

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8 months ago

Former Roma striker Francesco Graziani has praised Victor Osimhen as a complete forward and named what he has that Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema don't.

Yamal, Ejuke and other best dribblers in Europe in 2024/25 so far

Football

8 months ago

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has completed the most dribbles in Europe's top five leagues this season. Who are the other players in the top five?

Victor Boniface admits La Liga admiration amid Premier League interest

Football

8 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has dropped a hint on his future after claiming he wants to learn a language despite interest from Premier League clubs.

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