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

1981 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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11 months ago

Super Eagles: Bruno Labbadia loses another job after walking out on Nigeria's offer

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11 months ago

5 active Super Eagles stars who scored vs Chelsea after Aribo during Southampton’s loss

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11 months ago

Ex Super Falcons star leads demand justice after police brutality in Anambra

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11 months ago

West Ham youngster puts NFF on alert, declares interest in playing for Nigeria over England

Football

11 months ago

Liverpool defender tips off NFF, open to represent Nigeria over England

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray president confirms when Victor Osimhen will decide his future

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has shared the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future and confirmed when the forward will decide his future.

Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray teammate shares same target as reigning CAF POTY

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen made a promise to Galatasaray fans last week. His club teammate Roland Sallai has made the same promise to the Turkish champions fans.

2024 CAF POTY: Venue confirmed as Lookman, Hakimi, others battle for top award

Football

11 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed the venue for the African Best Awards scheduled for December 16, 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco.

Victor Osimhen reacts as Boniface 'congratulates' him on new private jet

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has reacted after national teammate Boniface teased him on the 'acquisition' of a new private jet on Instagram.

Victor Osimhen’s lookalike spotted wearing Galatasaray jersey and mask in Nigeria

Football

11 months ago

A fan who looked like Victor Osimhen was spotted in Enugu city wearing his Galatasaray jersey and iconic mask and the video went viral on social media.

Manchester United dealt big blow in pursuit of Galatasaray loan star Victor Osimhen

Football

11 months ago

Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in signing Victor Osimhen in January, but the Galatasaray ioan star has handed the Red Devils a massive blow.

Comparing Lookman's market values to Hakimi and other CAF POTY nominees

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is the favourite for the CAF Men's Player of the Year, while Morocco's Achraf Hakimi is the most valuable nominee.

AC Milan linked Nigerian striker cries out for Super Eagles opportunity

Football

11 months ago

A Nigerian striker playing for a French club and has been linked to AC Milan has opened up on his ambition to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Guinean expert backs Guirassy for historic CAF POTY win over Lookman, gives reason

Football

11 months ago

Guinean football journalist Oumar Dieng has backed his compatriot Serhou Guirassy to win the CAF Player of the Year ahead of favourite Ademola Lookman.

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