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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Napoli fans told to stop obsessing over Osimhen amid bright Galatasaray start

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a year ago

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Mikel Obi predicts London derby, other Premier League games

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen: Turkish journalist sends strong message to Galatasaray about star's permanent signing

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a year ago

Chelsea youngster dances to Davido’s FIA after debut in 8:0 UECL win over Noah

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a year ago

Ex England international warns Osimhen about Saudi move after brace vs Tottenham

Football

a year ago

How Galatasaray coach Buruk could deploy Osimhen after Icardi's season ending injury

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray partner Icardi after injury vs Tottenham

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi was stretchered off during the win over Tottenham Hotspur. Victor Osimhen has sent a message to his striking partner.

Stat proves Osimhen is Europa League’s worst striker despite brace vs Tottenham

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen scored twice for Galatasaray against Tottenham but an underlying stat has emerged, proving he is the worst striker in the Europa League.

Galatasaray coach shares secret to Victor Osimhen’s success in Turkey

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia Gomez has praised Victor Osimhen for now quick adaptation and shared the secret to the Nigerian's success.

Victor Osimhen’s favourite teams to score against after brace vs Tottenham

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray in their 3-2 win over Tottenham, but where do they rank on the list of the striker's favourite opponents?

Napoli send firm message to Galatasaray amid €50m offer for Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Italian Serie A club Napoli have made their stance known to Galatasaray after reports emerged the Turkish club wants to sign Victor Osimhen permanently.

Lookman tried to recreate Ekong's AFCON 2023 final goal after scoring vs Osimhen's Napoli

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman scored twice to humiliate Napoli on behalf of Victor Osimhen as claimed by Nigerians and his goal celebration may have given him away.

Osimhen and Icardi: Tottenham boss explains why he's not scared of Galatasaray duo ahead of UEL

Football

a year ago

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has shared his thoughts on the duo of Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi ahead of the UEFA Europa League match.

Victor Osimhen sends strong message to Napoli ahead of decision over his future

Football

a year ago

A new transfer window is approaching and Victor Osimhen could be on the move. He has issued a strong warning to Napoli ahead of the decision time.

Ademola Lookman: 4 teams CAF POTY favourite loves scoring against after punishing Osimhen's Napoli

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman scored twice to punish Atalanta on Victor Osimhen's 'behalf' taking his tally against the Neapolitans to four goals, only behind Fiorentina.

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