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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CAF finally announces judgement on Super Eagles' airport hostage ordeal in Libya

Football

10 months ago

Chelsea star Nicolas reacts to his exclusion from CAF POTY list

Football

10 months ago

6 crucial points as Libyan FF releases strong statement after CAF's verdict favours Nigeria

Football

10 months ago

Flamingos eliminated from FIFA U17 Women's World Cup after defeat to USA

Football

10 months ago

CAF POTY favourite Lookman explains how Osimhen helped him settle in the Super Eagles

Football

10 months ago

Xabi Alonso gives condition for Victor Boniface's Bayer Leverkusen return after car accident

Football

10 months ago

Libyan FA threatens drastic action against Tunisian pilot who flew Super Eagles

Football

10 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation has reportedly threatened action against Tunisian pilot who flew Super Eagles after his testimony before CAF's disciplinary committee.

TP Mazembe converts ex Nigerian U17 goalkeeper to striker amid FIFA ban

Football

10 months ago

Congolese champions Tout Puissant Mazembe player former Nigerian U17 goalkeeper Suleman Shaibu as a centre forward during their last league match.

Libyan FA ‘admits’ guilt, prepares next step ahead of CAF verdict on airport saga: reports

Football

10 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation have reportedly began preparations for their next line of action ahead of possible CAF sanctions after airport hostage saga.

Lookman, 3 other Nigerians nominated for CAF Awards, as Boniface surprisingly misses out

Football

10 months ago

CAF has announced the nominees list for its 2024 Awards in the different men's categories. Four Nigerians received nominations in three categories.

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface reacts to CAF POTY nomination snub

Football

10 months ago

Victor Boniface was not named in the 10-man shortlist for the 2024 Men's Player of the Year Award. The Bayer Leverkusen star reacted on social media.

Onana, Nwabali, Williams lead CAF Award Goalkeeper of the Year nominees

Football

10 months ago

CAF has announced the 10-man shortlist for the Goalkeeper of the Year Award including Andre Onana, Stanley Nwabali and Ronwen Williams amongst others.

Galatasaray coach aims subtle dig at Napoli after Osimhen’s bright start in Turkey

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has pointed out key attribute in Victor Osimhen for praise, and it disagreed with Napoli's view of the striker.

"Lookman's time": Nigerians react as CAF unveils date for African Best award ceremony

Football

10 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the date and venue for the 2024 CAF Best awards, sparking reactions from Nigerians.

Nigeria move up in latest FIFA rankings, 4th in Africa ahead of AFCON winners Ivory Coast

Football

10 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up in the latest FIFA rankings released this morning. They are now fourth in Africa ahead of AFCON winners Ivory Coast.

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