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

1980 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Osimhen reacts to Boniface congratulating him on buying new car after his Lamborghini

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Furo Iyenemi speaks on whether his son will play for Nigeria or Belgium

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10 months ago

Ex Super Eagles star explains why his proposed move to Arsenal collapsed in 2000

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10 months ago

Serie A manager explains why Super Eagles star was substituted at half time during Rome derby

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10 months ago

Mikel Obi snubs Mohamed Salah, names Liverpool's most important player this season

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10 months ago

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to Martinez at Inter Milan after Cassano’s statement

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10 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Reason emerges for Galatasaray star’s goal celebration against Goztepe

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10 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored during Galatasaray's 2-1 win over Goztepe. He celebrated by lifting a shirt for which the reason for the inscription has emerged.

Hoffenheim boss aims dig at Man Utd star Hojlund after signing Nigerian Gift Orban

Football

10 months ago

Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer has aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund and named a similarity to new signing Gift Orban.

Ex Real Madrid star names Lukaku's former partner who is better than Victor Osimhen

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10 months ago

Ex Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano has named an Italian Serie A striker who is better than Victor Osimhen as the Galatasaray star continues to draw comparisons.

Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson links up with Zlatan Ibile, presents special gift, video

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10 months ago

Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson and Nigerian music star Zlatan Ibile linked up in London and exchanged gifts, with the football rocking the rapper's custom wear.

Amaju Pinnick: Ex NFF President makes bold Super Eagles promise to Nigerians in 2025

Football

10 months ago

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has made a bold promise to Nigerians over the Super Eagles ahead of the restart of the international games in March 2025.

Newcastle striker deals NFF late 2024 setback after moving closer to playing for Denmark

Football

10 months ago

A Newcastle United striker who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria has expressed the desire to represent the country of his birth Denmark.

Ex Fenerbahce star lauds Galatasaray for holding on to Victor Osimhen beyond January

Football

10 months ago

A former Fenerbahce forward has applauded Galatasaray for wisely taking the opportunity to sign Victor Osimhen on a season-long in the summer of 2024.

Comparing Osimhen’s Stats at Galatasaray to Lukaku’s Numbers at Napoli in 2024

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray and Romelu Lukaku at Napoli have been compared for the most of the season after the Belgian replaced the Nigerian in Italy.

Jide Fatokun: Remo Stars midfielder explains how CHAN Eagles exploited Ghana's weakness

Football

10 months ago

Remo Stars midfielder and CHAN Eagles star Babajide Fatokun has explained the careful approach employed by Nigeria to beat Blacks Galaxies of Ghana over two legs.

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