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

1920 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Neymar Jr makes feelings clear about Ballon d'Or top five ranking: “Too much of a joke”

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2025 Ballon d'Or: Prize money Ousmane Dembele received after winning top award

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a month ago

Lionel Messi sends classy message to Ousmane Dembele after PSG star won 2025 Ballon d'Or

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a month ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Full list of winners as Ousmane Dembele claims ultimate award

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a month ago

Robert Sanchez: Why Chelsea goalkeeper won't miss Premier League game despite red card vs Man United

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a month ago

3 PSG players to attend Ballon d'Or ceremony despite match vs Marseille

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a month ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Abedi Pele backs Mohamed Salah to win, gives pictorial reason

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a month ago

Ghanaian football legend Abedi Pele has backed Mohamed Salah to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award ahead of the ceremony in Paris, France, later tonight.

Italian club appoints 23-year-old woman as new president after ownership change

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a month ago

Italian Serie C club Ternana Calcio has made history by appointing 23-year-old Claudia Rizzo as their new president following a change of ownership.

Werder Bremen coach slams Victor Boniface after home loss to SC Freiburg

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a month ago

Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen criticised Victor Boniface's positional discipline during his side's 3-0 loss to SC Freiburg at the Westerstadion.

Atalanta coach gives verdict on Ademola Lookman after his first match this season

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a month ago

Ademola Lookman returned to action for Atalanta in a six-minute cameo in the 3-0 win over Torino and head coach Ivan Juric has delivered his assessment.

PSG players could miss Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday after ‘leaked’ result

Football

a month ago

Paris Saint-Germain have nine players nominated for the Ballon d'Or award, but may not be at the event at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday.

Enzo Maresca reacts to Chelsea's feisty loss to Man United, issues update on Palmer’s injury

Football

a month ago

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has shared his thoughts about the dramatic 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford and provided an update on Cole Palmer's injury.

Atalanta fans send strong message to Ademola Lookman after returning to Ivan Juric’s squad

Football

a month ago

Atalanta fans have unveiled a banner in Bergamo with a strong message for Ademola Lookman as he is set to return to the matchday squad on Sunday.

Former Ecuadorian international footballer shot dead by suspected gangs

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a month ago

A former player of the Ecuador national team, Jonathan Gonzalez, was shot dead by suspected gangs in the coastal province of Esmeraldas, bordering Colombia.

Arsenal vs Manchester City: 11 key players set to miss top Premier League fixture

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a month ago

The Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday could be missing up to 11 players from both sides.

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