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.

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

612 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kelechi Iheanacho cries out amid poor form for Super Eagles and Sevilla

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up on his struggles in front of the goal for the Nigerian national team and Spanish club Sevilla.

Ex Libyan goalkeeper accuses Nigeria of sabotage during AFCON 2025 qualifier

Former Libyan national team goalkeeper Jamal Al-Wakhi has slammed the Super Eagles and accused them of intentional sabotage during AFCON 2025 qualifier.

Gernot Rohr shows scar after Libya assaulted Benin Republic team at Tripoli Stadium, video

Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr showed his scarred face during a live television interview after he and his team were assaulted in Libya.

Rohr attacked, Benin players held at stadium after AFCON 2025Q draw in Libya: video

There are reports of unsavoury behaviour from Libyans towards Gernot Rohr and his Benin team after they qualified for AFCON 2025 at Tripoli International Stadium.

Eguavoen ‘aims dig’ at Super Eagles strikers after defeat to Rwanda in Uyo

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has reflected on the national team's defeat to Rwanda in their final AFCON 2025 qualifier match.

AFCON 2025 qualifiers top scorers after Brahim Diaz's first half hat trick for Morocco

Brahim Diaz scored a first half hat trick for Morocco in their 7-0 win over Lesotho. He leads the AFCON 2025 qualifier scorers chart with seven goals.

Strikers Osimhen and Boniface break silence after Super Eagles lost to Rwanda in Uyo

The Super Eagles lost their final AFCON 2025 qualifier match to Rwanda in Uyo. Strikers Victor Boniface and Osimhen have broken their silence on social media.

What next for NFF and Super Eagles after qualifying for AFCON 2025?

The Super Eagles have qualified for AFCON 2025, but the work is not done and the NFF have other responsibilities on the team after the qualification.

Jon Jones: UFC heavyweight champion’s DNA shows he’s 42% Nigerian

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones took a DNA test to ascertain his ancestral background and it showed that he is more of an African man than any other affiliation.

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