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

642 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Eguavoen plans showdown talks with Boniface after poor outing vs Libya

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Fans react as 'controversial referee' denies Super Eagles clear penalty vs Libya

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Super Eagles stars linked with January moves as Chelsea reignite interest in Osi...

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Libya coach questions injured Osimhen’s impact in Super Eagles squad

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Victor Boniface explains deep meaning behind his tattoos, why he wears no 22

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Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu snubs Super Eagles, picks AFCON 2025 favourite

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Alex Iwobi explains why he doesn't play as expected for Super Eagles

Super Eagles attacker Alex Iwobi has opened up on his contrasting form for club and country, explaining why he doesn't perform to expectations for the Super Eagles.

7 sports journalists going to cover Super Eagles game kidnapped in Anambra, police rescue 6

The Nigerian police Anambra command have rescued six out of seven sports journalists kidnapped on their way to cover Super Eagles game against Libya.

Super Eagles star beats Chelsea star, ranked no.1 on list of best tacklers in Premier League

A Super Eagles midfielder has emerged as the best tackler in the Premier League, beating Chelsea's £115 million midfielder Moises Caicedo by a tackle.

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina gives reason why he wears baggy shorts

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has given reason why he and national teammate Calvin Bassey choose big and sagging football shorts.

Top 5 most valuable Super Eagles stars in Victor Osimhen’s absence

Victor Osimhen is the most valuable Super Eagles player but will miss the games against Libya. Victor Boniface leads the top 5 list in his absence.

4 Super Eagles stars risk suspension for AFCON 2025 qualifier 2nd leg vs Libya

Four Super Eagles players are the risk of missing AFCON 2025 qualifier second leg tie against Libya if they pick up yellow cards in the first leg.

Victor Boniface speaks on replacing Osimhen in Super Eagles against Libya

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has spoken on the pressure of replacing the injured Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles squad against Libya.

Ex Golden Eaglets teammate explains why Chelsea should go back for Victor Osimhen

Chelsea tried to sign Victor Osimhen in the summer but were unsuccessful. A former Nigerian U17 star has advised the Premier League club to go back for the striker.

5 debatable individual awards after Cole Palmer wins England's player of the year

Chelsea star Cole Palmer was named England's Player of the Year beating Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka and the award has generated debates on social media.

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