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

1755 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Ahmed Musa: Why Kano Pillars star was snubbed from CHAN Eagles squad, report

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10 months ago

Ademola Lookman shares next targets after Ballon d'Or and CAF POTY nominations

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10 months ago

Ola Aina: Defender names the most skillful Super Eagles attacker

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10 months ago

Napoli boss Conte aims sly dig at Osimhen with Lukaku comments

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10 months ago

4 former Super Eagles stars who have endorsed Ademola Lookman for CAF POTY

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10 months ago

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman speaks on CAF POTY favourite status

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10 months ago

Ademola Lookman is the favourite to win the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award. The Super Eagles star has expressed his true feelings on the award.

Victor Osimhen breaks seven years jinx after bright Galatasaray start

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10 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal for Galatasaray in the 2-1 victory over Besiktas. He is now up there with a former striker for a bright start at the club.

Romelu Lukaku breaks Victor Osimhen’s Serie A record for Napoli with goal vs AC Milan

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10 months ago

Romelu Lukaku's goal for Napoli in their win over AC Milan meant he surpassed Victor Osimhen's goals record for the club in his start to life at the club.

Ex President warns Galatasaray despite Osimhen and Icardi’s great form

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10 months ago

Former Galatasaray president Adnan Polat has issued a strong warning to the club in the title race despite Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi's form.

Paris Saint-Germain cool interest in Super Eagles star despite bright start to season

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10 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly cooled their transfer interest in a Super Eagles forward despite his impressive performances in the new season.

Ex NFF chief Amaju Pinnick explains how CAF decided on the verdict for Libya aiport saga

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10 months ago

Former NFF President and Nigeria's representative at CAF hearing has explained how the governing body reached verdict on the Libya airport hostage saga.

5 players who can replace Ademola Lookman when he leaves Atalanta

Football

10 months ago

Atalanta are braced for the potential of Ademola Lookman next summer. Paris Saint-Germain could likely return for him after a failed approach last summer.

Libya head coach issues fresh instructions to his players after Super Eagles airport saga

Football

10 months ago

Libya national team head coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri has issued a new directive to his players for their remaining AFCON 2025 qualifier games in November.

Ola Aina names toughest Super Eagles attacker to defend against

Football

10 months ago

Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina has named the most difficult Super Eagles attacker to defend against and explained the qualities that make him tough to handle.

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