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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Victor Osimhen dealt Napoli double transfer blow in January, report surfaces

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9 months ago

Czech based striker sends message to Chelle over Super Eagles call up before 2026 WC qualifiers

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9 months ago

Noah Okafor opens up on why he accepted Victor Osimhen’s number 9 at Napoli

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9 months ago

Eric Chelle reportedly names 2 Chelsea stars in shortlist for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

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9 months ago

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk explains why Victor Osimhen did not play against Boluspor

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9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: Who was his father who passed away at 51?

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9 months ago

Alex Iwobi: Why Fulham star will be a key player for Super Eagles under Eric Chelle

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9 months ago

Alex Iwobi is one of the players to watch out for as Eric Chelle prepares to take over officially as Super Eagles head coach in March against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Victor Osimhen: Ex Lille teammate blasts Chelsea for failing to sign Super Eagles star

Football

9 months ago

A former Premier League defender has slammed Chelsea for not signing Victor Osimhen in the summer, listing the things they missed out on with the forward.

Super Eagles star Osimhen compared to Lewandowski in bizarre analysis of his key strength

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has earned the praise of a Turkish pundit who criticised the Galatasaray forward's critics and named his key strength.

Serie A icon explains why Napoli's failure to land Super Eagles star could cause Conte to fail

Football

9 months ago

Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano has claimed that Napoli could be in trouble for failing to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia properly in January.

Napoli hands out Victor Osimhen jersey number to another striker of Nigerian descent

Football

9 months ago

Napoli may have dropped the clearest hint that Victor Osimhen will never return to the club after allocating his jersey number nine to their new signing.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and other clubs that spent most transfer fees in January

Football

9 months ago

The January transfer window has closed in European football leagues. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City spent the most transfer fees signing four players.

Boniface, Chukwueze and other Super Eagles star who missed out on transfers in January

Football

9 months ago

Victor Boniface saw his proposed lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr collapsed. He was not the only Super Eagles star with similar fate.

Hermoso testifies against Luis Rubiales in court over 'kiss' after 2023 World Cup win

Football

9 months ago

Former Barcelona Femeni star Jennifer Hermoso has appeared at a court in Madrid and testified against former Spanish FA boss over the kiss incident in 2023.

Iheanacho and other Nigerian players who completed transfers on deadline day

Football

9 months ago

The European transfer window closed yesterday and some Nigerian footballers switched clubs including Kelechi Iheanacho who left Sevilla on loan to Middlesbrough.

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