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

1392 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Insider explains why his daughter announced goal for Galatasaray

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Mikel Arteta speaks after rivals Tottenham beat Man United to win Europa League

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25 days ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts about North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur beating Manchester United to win that Europa League.

Eric Chelle explains team selection after announcing Super Eagles squad for 2025 Unity Cup

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25 days ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on his selection process after announcing two separate squads for the Unity Cup and Russia friendly.

4 Nigerian players who received medals after Tottenham win UEFA Europa League

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25 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Europa League victory was also a win for Nigeria last night as four players of Nigerian heritage received winners' medals.

Ruben Amorim reacts after Manchester United lost Europa League final to Tottenham

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26 days ago

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has shared his thoughts after the Red Devils lost the 2025 UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

Europa League final: Mohamed Salah aims stylish dig at Man Utd, congratulates Tottenham

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26 days ago

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has aimed a stylish dig at Manchester United after the Red Devils lost the UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

Proud Nigerian: Victor Osimhen trades Galatasaray jersey to prove his love for motherland

Football

26 days ago

Victor Osimhen proved his love for his motherland by trading his Galatasaray jersey for a Nigerian flag during the Turkish Super League title celebrations.

Victor Osimhen reportedly turns down Italian club, offers hope to Man United

Football

26 days ago

Manchester United and other interested clubs have received a boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen after the striker turned down advances from Juventus.

Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Squad for Unity Cup vs Ghana, Friendly vs Russia

Football

26 days ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced the squads for the 2025 Unity Cup vs Ghana and the international friendly match against Russia.

Tottenham vs Manchester United: Supercomputer predicts UEFA Europa League final

Football

26 days ago

Opta's supercomputer has predicted the outcome of tonight's UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain.

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