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

1986 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong slams Alex Iwobi's Super Eagles critics

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Galatasaray coach Buruk drops huge hint on Victor Osimhen's next club

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11 months ago

Rwanda coach shares plans to stop Osimhen and other Super Eagles stars in AFCON 2025Q

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11 months ago

Iwobi ties KDB, joins Palmer, Odegaard for most Premier League chances created in 2024

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11 months ago

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to Lukaku's numbers at Napoli after 11 games

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11 months ago

Fulham boss names Iwobi’s best position after another struggle with Super Eagles

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11 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface transfers money to fans inside team bus in Uyo

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11 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface showed a kind gesture to some lucky fan who surrounded the national team bus in Uyo after the team arrived for training.

Ex Trabzonspor star predicts life after Victor Osimhen for Galatasaray

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11 months ago

A former Galatasaray midfielder has issued a strong warning to Galatasaray to be wary of life after Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian became a fan favourite.

Ex international rates Super Eagles 3rd best in Africa, names what's holding team back

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11 months ago

A former Nigerian international has rated the Super Eagles the third best team in Africa and also highlighted a key factor holding the team back.

Galatasaray gravitate towards defiant Napoli's demands in pursuit of Victor Osimhen

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11 months ago

Galatasaray have reportedly improved their offer to Napoli as the continue their pursuit of signing Victor Osimhen permanently after impressing early on loan.

Rwanda boss issues stern warning to Nigeria ahead of AFCON 2025Q in Uyo

Football

11 months ago

The head coach of the Rwandan national team Franck Spittler has issued a strong warning to the Super Eagles that his team will do whatever it takes in Uyo.

AFCON 2025 hopeful Libya resumes early training after beating Rwanda

Football

11 months ago

The Libya national team have begun early preparations for their final AFCON 2025 qualifier match against Benin Republic, hours after beating Rwanda.

AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles hit by major blow as defender withdraws for Rwanda clash

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11 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has been hit with a major blow after important defender withdraws from the squad for Rwanda clash in Uyo.

Super Eagles captain Ekong names who to blame for goal conceded against Benin

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has named who to blame for the cheap goal Nigeria conceded against Benin Republic in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

“Come again”: Ola Aina tells Benin star before dribbling him on second attempt

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina created a scene with a Benin Republic star over a failed dribble attempt during Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Gernot Rohr's side.

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