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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Napoli director provides key update on Osimhen's future amid multiple interest in January

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11 months ago

Victor Boniface praises Osimhen with one word after setting new record for Galatasaray

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11 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Turkish commentator praises Galatasaray star with Yoruba inspired phrase

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11 months ago

Hakimi beats Lookman, others to top award ahead of CAF POTY showdown

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11 months ago

CAF POTY favourite Lookman rates Atalanta's title chances as he eyes historic Serie A win

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles dealt major blow ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Okan Buruk hints at major breakthrough in Galatasaray's pursuit of striker

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has dropped a major hint at a breakthrough in the club's pursuit of the permanent signing of loan star Victor Osimhen.

Ex international challenges Iwobi to replicate Fulham form with Super Eagles

Football

11 months ago

Former Nigerian international striker John Utaka has challenged Alex Iwobi to replicate his Fulham form with the Super Eagles after scoring a brace against Brighton.

Napoli director issues two-word update on Osimhen's future ahead of January transfer window

Football

11 months ago

Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has provided an update on Galatasaray loan star Victor Osimhen's future ahead of the January transfer window.

Atalanta president issues update on Lookman's future after historic goal against AC Milan

Football

11 months ago

Atalanta president Luca Percassi has provided an update on Ademola Lookman's future after the forward scored a late winner against AC Milan last night.

Ademola Lookman speaks on being CAF POTY favourite after helping Atalanta beat AC Milan

Football

11 months ago

Ademola Lookman scored a late winner to help Atalanta beat AC Milan and go top of Serie A. He shared his thoughts on being the favourite to win the 2024 CAF POTY.

Lookman scores late winner vs AC Milan as Atalanta extend winning streak to top Serie A

Football

11 months ago

Ademola Lookman turned up clutch for Atalanta with an 87th minute winner against AC Milan to help them go top of the Italian Serie A table before Napoli play.

Ex Chelsea star sends message to NFF, targets 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles

Football

11 months ago

A former Chelsea academy star who was born in England has expressed his interest in playing for the Super Eagles and targets the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star leads Turkish Super Lig players in key stat after 13 games

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen has taken the Turkish Super League by storm and currently leads other attackers in a key stat proving how big a presence he is for Galatasaray.

Victor Osimhen: 5 clubs linked to Galatasaray star in January as PSG and Saudi Arabia return

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray loan star Victor Osimhen's remains unresolved and could take a new twist in the January transfer window after two of his former suitors re-emerged.

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