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

637 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Libya vs Nigeria: West African countries back NFF's request ahead of CAF's verdi...

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Former CAF Player of the Year points at one thing Nigeria did right during hosta...

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Chelsea eye Nigerian forward playing in La Liga after Osimhen saga

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Ex Galatasaray star explains why he would love to play alongside Victor Osimhen

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AFCON 2013 winner tasks Super Eagles stars to help Boniface in Nigeria

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Di Maria, Martial and other footballers who had Ballon d'Or clauses in their con...

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Kenneth Omeruo names who to blame for Super Eagles' hostage ordeal in Libya

Super Eagles star Kenneth Omeruo has named who to blame for the national team's horrible experience in Libya and proffered solution against reoccurrence.

Osimhen shares cryptic Galatasaray training pictures after overhead kick goal

Victor Osimhen has shared photos of himself in Galatasaray training and they appear to send a cryptic message after his overhead kick goal on Saturday.

Mikel Obi sends message to Chelsea after “unlucky” loss to Liverpool

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has issued a wake up call to his former club after their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Libyan star admits guilt, explains why Super Eagles were held hostage

Libyan footballer Moatasem Al-Musrati may have confirmed his country acted deliberately while explaining why the Super Eagles were held hostage at the airport.

Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, others left out of Super Falcons squad under new boss

Super Falcons interim head coach Justine Madugu has announced his first Super Falcons squad and left out key players such as Asisat Oshoala and Michelle Alozie.

Libyan official calls for strict measures after Super Eagles' airport ordeal

Libyan football director Al-Siddiq Abu Hadima has called for strict internal measures ahead of CAF's verdict on the Super Eagles' airport hostage saga.

How Super Eagles players performed at their clubs after airport hostage ordeal in Libya

The Super Eagles players had mixed fortunes after they returned to their clubs following their airport hostage ordeal in Libya during the international break.

3 key reasons Ademola Lookman deserves CAF Best Award amid rumoured shortlist

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is expected to be shortlisted for the CAF Best Award. He is a top favourite to win the award and succeed Victor Osimhen.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star reacts to his overhead kick goal vs Antalyaspor

Victor Osimhen scored an incredible overhead kick goal against Antalyaspor on his injury return. Galatasaray shared a video of the striker's reaction.

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