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

1987 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles captain Ekong shares team's goal ahead of AFCONQ 2025 clash Vs Benin

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11 months ago

Victor Osimhen's header for Galatasaray vs Samsunspor clocked an incredible speed

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11 months ago

Gernot Rohr names Benin's disadvantage ahead of facing Nigeria in AFCON 2025 qualifiers

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11 months ago

Alex Iwobi crowns Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman as CAF POTY

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11 months ago

Osimhen's Super Eagles initiation video resurfaces as Galatasaray star forgets club's name

Football

11 months ago

How Nigeria could help Libya qualify for AFCON 2025 espite CAF's verdict on airport hostage saga

Football

11 months ago

Rohr justifies calling NPFL player for Benin, names Super Eagles' weakness ahead of AFCON qualifier

Football

11 months ago

Former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has justified his decision to invite a Nigeria-based player for Benin Republic ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier.

Galatasaray and Napoli hold first major meeting over Victor Osimhen's future

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray have expressed interest in signing Victor Osimhen permanently and have reportedly met with his parent club Napoli to discuss the possibility.

Ex Chelsea star tips Conte and Osimhen to reunite at Real Madrid

Football

a year ago

Former Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola tipped Antonio Conte and Victor Osimhen to work together at Real Madrid even before they met at Napoli.

AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya makes early plans for crucial match against Rwanda

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a year ago

The Libyan national team faces two must-win games against Rwanda and Benin Republic. The team will fly early to Kigali to begin early preparations.

Why Osimhen and Galatasaray stars wore special shirts during win over Samsunspor

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates wore special shirts during warm-up and match against Samsunspor with a tribute to two important personalities.

Libyan FF begin internal restructuring after CAF’s verdict on airport hostage saga

Football

a year ago

The Libyan Football Federation have taken the first step towards their internal restructuring after CAF landed heavily on them after the airport hostage saga.

Ekong wins AFCON award ahead of CAF POTY showdown with Super Eagles teammate Lookman

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has received an award for his AFCON performances ahead of CAF Men's Player of the Year award next month.

Victor Osimhen: How Mauro Icardi's ACL injury affects his future in Turkey

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury and it will have an effect on Victor Osimhen's future.

Top Napoli fan slams Osimhen for creating problems for Conte before Galatasaray move

Football

a year ago

A prominent Napoli fan has aimed a dig at Victor Osimhen for creating extra problems for Antonio Conte before he joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan.

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