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

1982 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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11 months ago

CAF POTY favourite Lookman leads Atalanta fans to dream of 1st Serie A title

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11 months ago

Super Eagles stars Ndidi and Bassey risk Premier League ban after 13 matches

Football

11 months ago

CAF POTY favourite Lookman missing as FIFPRO release World XI shortlist

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11 months ago

3 biggest CAF POTY controversies involving Nigerian players as Lookman chases award

Football

11 months ago

Ex Cameroon coach snubs Lookman for CAF POTY, picks his deserved winner

Football

11 months ago

Burak Yilmaz explains Galatasaray’s culture that made Victor Osimhen a fan quickly

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen has settled in nicely at Galatasaray. Club legend Burak Yilmaz has highlighted a culture at the club that has immersed him in the fanhood.

Bundesliga star who ditched England for Nigeria eyes Super Eagles return

Football

11 months ago

A Nigerian footballer born in England has shared his next target which is to get back into the Super Eagles after over a year since his first and only appearance.

Boniface parties with Cubana Chief priest and others at Davido’s concert after driving offence

Football

11 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker is under investigation for reckless driving and was spotted with some Nigerian socialites at Davido's concert in Amsterdam.

Super Eagles suffer biggest drop in latest FIFA rankings after AFCONQ 2025 loss to Rwanda

Football

11 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffer the biggest drop on the latest FIFA rankings after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations home defeat to Rwanda in Uyo.

Osimhen provides headed assist and produces big miss in Galatasaray's draw against Eyupspor

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen had a mixed performance for Galatasaray during their 2-2 draw against Eyupspor. The striker endured a frustrating evening in front of goal.

CAF POTY: No Nigerian player nominated as goal of the year shortlist is announced

Football

11 months ago

CAF have announced the goal of the year shortlist for its 2024 Award. No Nigerian player received nominations in this category to be decided mostly by fans.

Victor Osimhen scores brilliant free kick in Galatasaray training ahead of Eyupspor clash, video

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is making moves to add another dimension to his game after scoring a brilliant free kick goal on Galatasaray's training.

6 foreign born players ready to follow CAF POTY star Lookman’s steps and play for Super Eagles

Football

11 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have been scouting foreign-born players to play for the country. Six of them have openly expressed desire to play.

Galatasaray eye Leverkusen's Nigerian striker as Osimhen's partner in January

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray are searching for a new striker to pair Victor Osimhen after Mauro Icardi's season-ending injury. A Nigerian striker is one of the targets.

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