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

1206 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen gave Galatasaray the lead against Alanyaspor with a bullet header in the second half that gave the goalkeeper absolutely no chance.

Cole Palmer: Rival fans react as Chelsea star misses first penalty of his career

Social media has been set agog after Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer missed the first penalty of his professional career for the Blues against Leicester City.

Frank Lampard makes honest admission about first spell at Chelsea amid Coventry delight

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has made an honest admission about his first managerial spell at the club during former owner Roman Abramovich's era.

Arsenal captain Odegaard speaks on title race ahead of facing Manchester United

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has shared his thoughts, remaining hopefully that the Gunners can still win the Premier League title despite being behind Liverpool.

La Liga club set to block player from honouring first Super Eagles call-up

Spanish club Sevilla could block a Super Eagles star from honouring his first national team invitation amid uncertainties over his fitness level.

Pep Guardiola reacts after setting unwanted record with 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts after his team lost to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and sat an unwanted record.

Zimbabwe coach aims subtle dig at Super Eagles ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Zimbabwean national team head coach Michael Nees has aimed a cheap shot at the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Ex-Inter Milan star praises Lookman as Atalanta's best player amid Gasperini spat

Former Italian national team footballer Cristian Brocchi has singled out Ademola Lookman for praise as Atalanta's best player ahead of match against Juventus.

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