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 four 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. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1755 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Sunday Oliseh shares experience after seeing Janet Jackson’s concert in Koln

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Andre Onana surprisingly leads Premier League GKs in clean sheets despite Man Utd’s crisis

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11 months ago

Gernot Rohr warns Super Eagles ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier vs Libya

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11 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scores brace on Kano Pillars debut

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11 months ago

Jose Peseiro discloses dream job months after quitting Super Eagles role

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11 months ago

Victor Osimhen: why Galatasaray star blurred his daughters photo on her birthday

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen is celebrating her daughter's second birthday and shared a photo where he blurred her face. Reason emerges why celebrities do this.

Ex Italy coach praises Atalanta boss Gasperini for Ademola Lookman's development

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11 months ago

Former Italian national team coach Cesare Prandelli has named one key attribute Gian Piero Gasperini developed in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

Mikel Obi predicts Aston Villa vs Man Utd as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag

Football

11 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has shared his prediction for Aston Villa vs Manchester United at Villa Park, a match that could decide Erik ten Hag's future.

Victor Osimhen: reason Galatasaray star's masks are banned in stadiums in Turkey

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen's iconic mask has been banned in Turkish stadiums. Super League champions Galatasaray issued a statement confirming this and gave reasons.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray fans after two goals against Kasimpasa

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored his first goals for Galatasaray in the 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa. The striker has issued a message to the fans on social media.

Premier League stars who have netted hat tricks this season

Football

11 months ago

Cole Palmer scored four goals during Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton. The English attacker becomes the latest player to score Premier League hat trick this season.

Sunday Oliseh applauds Chelsea after impressive win over Brighton

Football

11 months ago

Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has heaped praises on Chelsea under Enzo Maresca after an impressive start to their Premier League season.

Victor Osimhen’s agent hails striker's great start at Galatasaray despite goal drought

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda is impressed with the striker's start at Galatasaray despite not scoring his first goal yet, calling it the right choice.

Boniface names Brazilian legend as GOAT, snubs Messi and Ronaldo

Football

11 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has overlooked Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when asked to name his GOAT, and picked a Brazilian legend.

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