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

639 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

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

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

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NFF confirms major update on impending CAF sanction after Libya airport saga

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Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray striker scores brilliant overhead kick goal after in...

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Kenyan footballer slams Nigeria's reaction to airport saga in Libya

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Odemwingie rubbishes Libya's reason for holding Super Eagles hostage

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Ex Nigerian international predicts CAF's verdict over Libya vs Nigeria row

A former Nigerian international predicted the possible outcome of the ongoing CAF investigation into the Nigeria vs Libya airport hostage ordeal.

CAF sounds Libya vs Nigeria ultimatum ahead of legal battle after airport saga

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Libya and Nigeria for their legal battle after airport hostage saga.

Bruno Labbadia denies NFF's account, gives real reason he rejected Super Eagles job

German manager Bruno Labbadia has opened up on the reason he turned down the Super Eagles managerial job despite an official announcement by the NFF.

African Union intervenes into Libya vs Nigeria saga amid imminent CAF hammer

The African Union reportedly mediated between Libya and Nigeria after the airport hostage saga, with CAF's disciplinary verdict expected in coming days.

Romelu Lukaku: Napoli star explains why he failed at Chelsea after £97.5m move

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has aimed a dig at Chelsea and explained why he failed at the club after leaving permanently to join Napoli last summer.