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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Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has given English pundit a hard knock after his unbridled comments about the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini apologised to the fans after their 0-0 draw against Venezia, during which Ademola Lookman missed an open goal.

Eric Chelle wants Chelsea star to play for Super Eagles despite initial rejection

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly met Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo and discussed about switching his international allegiance.

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Atalanta youngster Oleksandr Dragan has praised Ademola Lookman for taking him under his wings at the club and offering him an invaluable advice.

Juventus targets Super Eagles star who wants to leave his Italian club permanently

Juventus have made a Super Eagles star a priority as he is set to leave an Italian Serie A club permanently after an issue with the club since last summer.

Jose Mourinho handed lengthy ban and hefty fine after ‘racist’ comment in Turkey

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for four games and fined after his comments after the Istanbul derby were adjudged to be racist.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer beats five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to unique award

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has edged out Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham and other football superstars to an award voted for by British adults.

Ekong shares AFCON dream with Super Eagles after Carragher downplayed tournament

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