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

1985 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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11 months ago

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

Football

11 months ago

Xabi Alonso provides update on Victor Boniface after injury on Super Eagles duty

Football

11 months ago

Ex Super Eagles star advises Eguavoen how to win over Nigerians after Rwanda defeat

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles official explains why players should be praised despite loss to Rwanda

Football

11 months ago

Ademola Lookman: 4 clubs linked to CAF POTY favourite ahead of January transfer window

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray president provides update on Osimhen's future ahead of January transfer window

Football

11 months ago

Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek appears to have provided an update on Victor Osimhen as the club continue to work over a permanent move for the Nigerian.

Crisis hit Libyan football suffer fresh internal setback after AFCON 2025Q failure

Football

11 months ago

The Libyan football system have been hit by another setback days after the Mediterranean Knights failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Atalanta icon names what makes Ademola Lookman special ahead of CAF awards

Football

11 months ago

Atalanta legend Papu Gomez has hailed Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and explains the difference between them ahead of 2024 CAF POTY Awards.

Libya reopens appeal against CAF verdict on airport saga after missing out on AFCON 2025

Football

11 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation have reopened their appeal against CAF verdict on airport hostage saga after missing out on AFCON 2025 qualification.

Iheanacho, Navas and other Guardiola’s first sale at Man City: where are they now?

Football

11 months ago

Pep Guardiola had a massive clear out at Manchester City after his first season. The first 10 players he sold including Kelechi Iheanacho, where are they now?

Benin Republic government release statement after team's hostage ordeal at Libyan airport

Football

11 months ago

The government of Benin Republic have issued a strong statement after the Libyans held them hostage and assaulted its players at Tripoli Stadium and airport.

Osimhen vs Lukaku: Napoli chief aims subtle dig at Galatasaray striker

Football

11 months ago

Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has aimed a subtle dig at on-loan Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen while praising his replacement Romelu Lukaku.

Gernot Rohr explains why Super Eagles lost to Rwanda in AFCON 2025Q match in Uyo

Football

11 months ago

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has explained why the team lost to Rwanda in Uyo, claiming he knows the team well from his time as their coach.

Ajibade, Nnadozie in, Oshoala out as CAF release Women's Player of the Year nominees

Football

11 months ago

CAF have announced the nominees for the 2024 Women's Player of the Year. Asisat Oshoala was snubbed while Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie made it.

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