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

1481 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Super Eagles settle for a point in Kigali in AFCON 2025...

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Fabrizio Romano provides update on Osimhen's future after Mikel's comment on...

Football

9 months ago

“He's still playing”: Fans react after Luton Town sign AFCON 2012 winner...

Football

9 months ago

Mikel Obi defends Victor Osimhen over rant towards ex Super Eagles boss Finidi...

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen explains his goal against Benin Republic

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen sends message to 2 Super Eagles stars after win over Benin...

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen, Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman help Super Eagles beat Benin Republic in AFCON qualifier

Football

10 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Benin Republic in the AFCON 2025 qualifying opening match. Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman scores to win the match.

Gernot Rohr speaks on Benin Republic’s advantage against Nigeria ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier

Football

10 months ago

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted his team's advantage against his former side, Nigeria, ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier in Uyo.

7 players Napoli frustrated before allowing to leave amid Victor Osimhen's saga

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen's relationship with Napoli is totally broken after the club botched moves. He will not be the first player to be frustrated around his departure.

5 notable points as former Super Eagles star calls for Osimhen's suspension

Football

10 months ago

Former international Emeka Ezeugo has called for Victor Osimhen's suspension from the Super Eagles after his Instagram Live fiasco against Finidi George.

Ex Super Eagles star explains why Osimhen shouldn't be allowed in the team

Football

10 months ago

A former international has called for Victor Osimhen to be dropped from the team after the new Galatasaray star returned to the Super Eagles after seven months.

Victor Boniface speaks on how Nigerians will react if Guardiola becomes Super Eagles coach

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has shared his thoughts on the next Super Eagles boss, claiming it will spark a reaction even if Pep Guardiola is hired.

‘He served with his heart’: ex NFF boss Pinnick defends Osimhen amidst Napoli exit saga

Football

10 months ago

Former President of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has defended Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen amidst his Napoli departure saga.

Victor Osimhen: how his relationship with Napoli broke down before Galatasaray move

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Napoli's relationship reached an irreparable point before the Super Eagles striker left the Italian club to join Galatasaray on loan.

Nigerian athlete sets new record, wins gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Athletics

10 months ago

Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark has set a new world record en route to winning Nigeria's first gold medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics Games.

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