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

1979 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Eric Chelle: How Super Eagles could line up under new head coach after unveiling

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9 months ago

Eric Chelle meets Augustine Eguavoen as Malian tactician takes Super Eagles job, video

Football

9 months ago

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia's saga: how much money Napoli could lose after Conte’s statement

Football

9 months ago

Asisat Oshoala ‘proposes’ to Altay Bayindir after Man Utd GK's FA Cup heroics vs Arsenal

Football

9 months ago

Turkish commentator explains how Galatasaray signing Osimhen created problems in Turkey

Football

9 months ago

Lewandowski and other players who have outscored Mohamed Salah in Europe this season

Football

9 months ago

Victor Ikpeba appeals to Nigerians over NFF's hiring of Eric Chelle as Super Eagles boss

Football

9 months ago

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has appealed to Nigerian football fans after the announcement of Eric Chelle as new Super Eagles boss.

“Just leave”: Chelsea fans slam Nkunku after penalty miss during FA Cup tie vs Morecambe

Football

9 months ago

Christopher Nkunku has attracted the wrath of Chelsea fans after missing a penalty against Morecambe in the FA Cup third round match at Stamford Bridge.

Ahmed Musa snubs Osimhen and co, picks the best 11 he played with in his Super Eagles career

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has named the best 11 players he played with during his Nigerian national team career which began in September 2010

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to Isak at Newcastle this season

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Alexander Isak are two of the most sought-after forwards in Europe. How does their stats compare this season amid transfer interests?

Slot react to Liverpool transfer rumours amid links to 2 Super Eagles stars

Football

10 months ago

Liverpool have been linked to many players this window including two Super Eagles attackers. Manager Arne Slot has reacted to the transfer rumours.

Joseph Yobo sends message to Victor Osimhen amid Manchester United interest

Football

10 months ago

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has sent a message to Victor Osimhen after his compatriot reportedly turned down Manchester United's offer.

Amaju Pinnick: Ex NFF President breaks silence over Eric Chelle’s hiring as Super Eagles boss

Football

10 months ago

Former president of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has shared his thoughts about the appointment of Eric Chelle as new Super Eagles head coach.

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: CAF POTY Ademola Lookman settles GOAT debate

Football

10 months ago

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman has shared his thoughts on the unending GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Aghahowa names only thing NFF got wrong with Eric Chelle’s hiring as Super Eagles boss

Football

10 months ago

Ex Nigerian international Julius Aghahowa has named the only thing the Nigerian Football Federation got wrong with Eric Chelle's appointment as Super Eagles boss.

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