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

1975 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mikel Obi opens up on how Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich felt after losing Chelsea

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9 months ago

Arsenal legend explains how Enzo Maresca disrupted Chelsea's momentum this season

Football

9 months ago

Sevilla chief confirms Iheanacho has loan offers from 3 clubs in January

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9 months ago

Turkish pundit explains why media targeted Osimhen with alleged bribery case

Football

9 months ago

Predicting the winners of AFCON 2025 groups after draw in Morocco

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles star releases emotional statement after welcoming third child

Football

9 months ago

Ex Real Madrid star rallies support for Super Eagles Coach after AFCON draw

Football

9 months ago

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on Nigerians to support Eric Chelle and the national team after yesterday's AFCON 2025 draw.

Eric Chelle shares plan for Super Eagles after AFCON 2025 draw in Morocco

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained what is high on his priority list for the Nigerian national team after AFCON 2025 draw yesterday in Morocco.

AFCON 2025: 6 games to watch out for in Morocco including Nigeria vs Tunisia

Football

9 months ago

The group stage draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been concluded and some great matches have been identified at the tournament in Morocco.

AFCON 2025: Joseph Yobo makes bold prediction for Super Eagles in Morocco

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles legend Joseph Yobo has spoken about Nigeria's chances of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations during the group stage draw held in Morocco.

Pimienta explains why Iheanacho was an unused substitute during Sevilla vs Espanyol

Football

9 months ago

Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute for Sevilla during their 1-1 draw against Espanyol. Hear coach Garcia Pimienta has given reasons for overlooking him.

Victor Osimhen explains his goal celebration after scoring penalty again for Galatasaray

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray's only goal in their 1-0 league win over Konyaspor from the penalty spot and performed a special celebration afterwards.

Sevilla coach responds to Finidi’s claims that he disrespected Kelechi Iheanacho

Football

9 months ago

Sevilla head coach Garcia Pimienta has responded to claims by former Super Eagles manager Finidi George that he has disrespected Kelechi Iheanacho.

Victor Osimhen continues penalty streak, scores again for Galatasaray vs Konyaspor

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen has opened the scoring for Galatasaray against Konyaspor. He scores another penalty, the fifth out of his past six goals as he struggles for form.

Fans notice similarity between Guardiola and Klopp before he left Liverpool

Football

9 months ago

Football fans on social media have spotted a similarity between Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp before the German manager left Liverpool at the end of last season.

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