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

1983 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Turkish analyst names ideal replacement for Galatasaray’s loan star

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Israel Adesanya discusses retirement after UFC305 defeat to Dricus du Plessis

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11 months ago

Ex Super Eagles GK Rufai shares Osimhen's unique contribution to the team

Football

11 months ago

Comparing Osimhen's stats for Napoli to Lukaku's against big teams in Serie A

Football

11 months ago

Asisat Oshoala: Madugu explains why Bay FC star was left out of Super Falcons squad

Football

11 months ago

Oshoala dropped again as coach names Super Falcons team to face France

Football

11 months ago

Ex international blames Oliseh, Westerhof for costing Nigeria 1994 World Cup victory

Football

11 months ago

A former Super Eagles star has accuses two individuals for costing the Nigerian national team a historic 1994 FIFA World Cup triumph in the United States.

Sunday Oliseh: Super Eagles legend explains why footballers go bankrupt after retirement

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has opened up on the big topic of professional footballers going bankrupt few years after their retirement from the sport.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish manager suggests 2 alternatives for Galatasaray to sign

Football

11 months ago

A Turkish manager has advised Galatasaray to ditch the proposed permanent signing of Victor Osimhen as he is too expensive and pursue other options.

Rohr attacked, Benin players held at stadium after AFCON 2025Q draw in Libya: video

Football

11 months ago

There are reports of unsavoury behaviour from Libyans towards Gernot Rohr and his Benin team after they qualified for AFCON 2025 at Tripoli International Stadium.

Morocco, Nigeria lead the most valuable countries that qualified for AFCON 2025

Football

11 months ago

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been completed and the 24 participants have been confirmed. Which ones have the most valuable squad.

Ex internationl explains what went wrong during Super Eagles’ loss to Rwanda

Football

11 months ago

Former Super Eagles star Abiodun Obafemi has reflected on that loss to Rwanda in Uyo and faulted the Nigerian national team players over their commitment.

Ex Fenerbahce chief praises Osimhen after Galatasaray’s historic win over Bodrumspor

Football

11 months ago

Former Fenerbahce chief of operations Ridvan Dilmen has singled out Victor Osimhen for praise and explained why he was Galatasaray's best player against Bodrumspor.

Ademola Lookman: Oliseh explains why CAF POTY favourite is a great player

Football

11 months ago

Ademola Lookman is the rave of the moment. Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has explained why he is one of the best players in the world in his position.

Batshuayi explains how Osimhen makes him better after Galatasaray's historic win

Football

11 months ago

Michy Batshuayi is full of praise for Victor Osimhen and has opened up on how the Nigerian makes him better after playing 45 minutes for Galatasaray.

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