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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Atalanta coach shares key update on Lookman's future after Ballon d'Or award

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Nigerian fans create hilarious theory why Lookman's mum missed Ballon d'Or red carpet

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10 months ago

Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo drops cryptic post amid Super Eagles switch saga

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10 months ago

Fresh internal crisis hit Libyan FF after CAF verdict favoured Nigeria

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10 months ago

Defender who dumped Germany for Nigeria laments Super Eagles snub

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10 months ago

4 key demands as Libyans stage street protests after CAF ruling favoured Nigeria

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10 months ago

How Libya could still qualify for AFCON 2025 despite CAF verdict favouring Nigeria

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10 months ago

The Mediterranean Knights of Libya could still qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite CAF's ruling on the airport hostage saga favouring Nigeria.

Beautiful moment Ademola Lookman's father accompanies him to Ballon d'Or event

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10 months ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman made an appearance at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in the company of his father.

Ademola Lookman reacts after finishing 14th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or Awards

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman turned up in style at the 2024 Ballon d'Or and reacted after he was announced 14th on the rankings.

Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles forward ranks 14th in first Ballon d'Or outing

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10 months ago

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has placed 14th on the official Ballon d'Or ranking after an impressive year for club and country.

Ademola Lookman: Atalanta make plans for Ballon d'Or nominee’s future in Italy

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10 months ago

Italian Serie A club Atalanta have reportedly resigned to losing Ademola Lookman and have come up with a strategy to replace the Super Eagles forward.

NFF pushed for more punishment for Libya before CAF's verdict on airport saga

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10 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation reportedly pushed for heavier sanctions against Libya before the verdict was announced but CAF brushed it aside.

Eguavoen names NPFL star, Osimhen in Super Eagles squad for Benin and Rwandagames: report

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10 months ago

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen is preparing to announce the squad for the November genes and has including Victor Osimhen and an NPFL star.

Ex Napoli scout aims subtle dig at Osimhen amid great start for Galatasaray

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10 months ago

Former Napoli chief scout has explained why Napoli did not sign Victor Osimhen early, appearing to aim a subtle dig at the striker despite bright Galatasaray start.

How Nigeria could miss out on AFCON 2025 qualification despite walkover vs Libya

Football

10 months ago

The Super Eagles are on the verge of AFCON 2025 qualification after positive CAF verdict vs Libya, but could still miss out in a mathematically possible scenario.

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