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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Osimhen and Morata's combo assessed by Turkish pundit after first game for Galatasaray

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9 months ago

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi recounts his father's kidnap in 2018, discloses weird thing about abductors

Football

9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo names Real Madrid star he would love to play with

Football

9 months ago

Leverkusen captain explains how dressing room reacted to Boniface’s proposed Saudi move

Football

9 months ago

Alvaro Morata makes promise to Galatasaray fans after linking up with Victor Osimhen

Football

9 months ago

Marcus Rashford names key factor that convinced him to leave Man Utd for Aston Villa

Football

9 months ago

Victor Boniface sends message to critics after scoring first goal since failed Saudi move

Football

9 months ago

Victor Boniface started for Bayer Leverkusen against Hoffenheim and scored the first goal. He sent s message to his critics after his failed Saudi Arabia move.

Israel Adesanya suffers 2nd round TKO against Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia

Sports

9 months ago

Nigerian fighter Israel Adesanya has suffered another humiliating defeat after losing to Russian Nassourdine Imavov via a technical knockout in the second round.

Victor Osimhen: Is Super Eagles star the solution to Chelsea's goals problem?

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen is a subject of transfer for many top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window including Chelsea, but does he solve their problems?

Alvaro Morata to Galatasaray: What does it mean for Victor Osimhen’s future?

Football

9 months ago

Galatasaray have reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Alvaro Morata. The Spaniard's arrival will impact Victor Osimhen's future at the club in two ways.

Victor Osimhen told he won't join Galatasaray due to “really unrealistic” terms

Football

9 months ago

A Turkish football commentator has analysed the chances of Victor Osimhen joining Galatasaray permanently and explained why the deal won't happen.

Arsenal captain Odegaard defends Haaland after “stay humble” comments to Arteta

Football

9 months ago

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has come in the defence of his Norway international teammate Erling Haaland after telling Mikel Arteta to stay humble.

Sevilla coach provides update on Iheanacho's future, Adams Akor’s readiness

Football

9 months ago

Sevilla head coach Garcia Pimienta has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho has offers to leave the club on loan before the window shuts amid struggles.

Ex Arsenal star who dumped England for Nigeria awaits first Super Eagles callup

Football

9 months ago

Former Arsenal Academy Chuba Akpom has expressed his frustration after not earning a senior callup since switching his international allegiance in 2019.

Victor Boniface breaks silence after collapsed Saudi Arabia move

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has expressed himself after his proposed move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr fell through despite an agreement.

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