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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Arsenal rejected chance to sign Victor Osimhen before Galatasaray move, reason emerges

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11 months ago

Osimhen, Sancho and other new signings expected to debut this weekend

Football

11 months ago

Augustine Eguavoen told what to do if he wants to be Super Eagles coach

Football

11 months ago

Chelsea step up chase to sign Victor Osimhen in January, take two transfer decisions

Football

11 months ago

"I don't encourage such": Augustine Eguavoen set for showdown talks with Stanley Nwabali

Football

11 months ago

PSG denies official bid for Victor Osimhen before Galatasaray loan move

Football

a year ago

Augustine Eguavoen's record in charge of national team amid calls to be Super Eagles coach

Football

a year ago

Augustine Eguavoen is in the frame for the Super Eagles job after the September games. He has a 23-game experience in charge of the national team.

Victor Osimhen reunites with former Napoli teammate in first Galatasaray training

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has resumed training with Galatasaray for the first time since joining the club on loan. He reunited with his former Napoli teammate.

Samson Siasia names player who can transform Super Eagles, rates him like Jay Jay Okocha

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles head coach Samson Siasia has named the type of player needed to transform the talents in the Nigerian squad into a world class team.

5 Nigerian football personalities who have endorsed Augustine Eguavoen

Football

a year ago

The NFF continues their search for a permanent manager for the Super Eagles. Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has received the backing of football personalities.

Troost Ekong: Super Eagles captain gives reason for moving to Saudi Arabia

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on his Saudi Arabian transfer, giving reasons he joined the newly-promoted side Al-Kholood.

Mikel Obi backs Augustine Eguavoen for Super Eagles job, gives crucial reason

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel has backed Augustine Eguavoen to take over the national team. This comes after the two games against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Famous football twins after Jurrien and Quinten Timber played for Netherlands

Football

a year ago

Jurrien and Quinten Timber played for together for the Netherlands for the first time during the international break, becoming another set of twins to play together.

Clemens Westerhof names Nigerian tactician as perfect for Super Eagles coaching job

Football

a year ago

AFCON 1994 winning manager Clemens Westerhof has tipped one of his former players got the vacant managerial position of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Super Eagles return to Nigeria after draw with Rwanda amid uncertainty over coaching position

Football

a year ago

The Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria in the early hours of today after their goalless draw against Rwanda, with uncertainty over Augustine Eguavoen's role.

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