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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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star sparks controversy again with family picture on Christmas Day

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Ola Aina tells Mikel Arteta what to do for Arsenal to win Premier League title

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10 months ago

Ola Aina snubs Palmer and Salah, names Premier League’s best player

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10 months ago

Alex Iwobi fires warning to Chelsea ahead of London derby on Boxing Day

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10 months ago

Lookman wins CAF POTY, Libyan airport saga and other top Nigerian football moments in 2024

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10 months ago

Victor Osimhen leads Turkish Super League players in market values ahead of 2025

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10 months ago

Osimhen shares bundle of cash as he parties at Boniface's birthday party in Lagos

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10 months ago

Victor Osimhen is in the mood for spending this Christmas. He was spotted sharing bundles of cash during Victor Boniface's birthday celebration in Lagos.

Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles forward buys Lamborghini SUV to celebrate Christmas

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10 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has splashed the cash on a luxury car ahead of Christmas. The Galatasaray star bought the Lamborghini Urus SE.

CAF POTY Lookman, Victor Boniface and the Super Eagles stars who stood out in 2024

Football

10 months ago

2024 was the year for Nigerian footballers globally. The highlight of it was reaching the AFCON 2023 final and Ademola Lookman winning the CAF POTY.

Victor Boniface: Bayer Leverkusen striker ranks Nigerian foods on his 24th birthday

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10 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has rated 10 foods, mostly Nigerian meals in order which he enjoys them as he celebrates his 24th birthday.

Victor Osimhen: Napoli striker shares secret to his success at Galatasaray

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10 months ago

Victor Osimhen has started brightly at Galatasaray after joining on a season-long loan. The Napoli loanee has shared the secret to his success in Turkey.

Alonso challenges Boniface after losing Leverkusen spot to Schick ahead of injury return

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10 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has issued a warning to Victor Boniface ahead of his injury return as he faces competition from Patrick Schick.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray coach Buruk amid uncertain future

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray is uncertain. The Super Eagles forward has reportedly sent a message to the club's manager over his future.

Victor Osimhen sends touching message to Boniface on Leverkusen star’s birthday

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen has extended a hand of love to compatriot Victor Boniface as the Bayer Leverkusen striker celebrates his 24th birthday.

Dutch league teenager alerts NFF, expresses readiness to play for Nigeria

Football

10 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have received an open call from a Dutch-born defender who is ready to switch his international allegiance and play for Nigeria.

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