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

1239 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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

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Ekong shares AFCON dream with Super Eagles after Carragher downplayed tournament

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Gernot Rohr snubs Osimhen, names Super Eagles’ 2 most important players

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6 times Super Eagles stars show off fashion taste after Ademola Lookman’s outfit

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Napoli director shares plan for Victor Osimhen ahead of permanent exit in the summer

Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has opened up on the club's plans for Victor Osimhen's permanent exit ahead of the summer transfer window.

Drogba and Essien defend Mourinho after Galatasaray accuse him of racism

Former Chelsea stars Didier Drogba and Michael Essien have defended their former boss Jose Mourinho after Galatasaray accused him of making racist comments.

Enzo Maresca addresses Chelsea fans after Stamford Bridge protest before Southampton win

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has addressed the fans after they staged a protest at Stamford Bridge last night before the team beat Southampton 4-0.

Victor Osimhen provides update on his future amid Premier League and Serie A links

Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen has issued the latest update on his future ahead of when his season-long loan move at Galatasaray ends this summer.

Premier League legend shares thought on Gasperini-Lookman’s public spat

Premier League legend and all-time top scorer Alan Shearer has weighed in on the public spat between Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman.

Chelsea fans show support for Jose Mourinho amid racism allegations in Turkey

Chelsea fans staged a protest against club owners at Stamford Bridge and during the demonstration chanted in support of former manager Jose Mourinho.

5 controversial moments of Jose Mourinho’s career after ‘racism’ incident in Turkey

Jose Mourinho was accused of making racist comments at Galatasaray bench during yesterday's Istanbul derby and it is one of the controversial moments of his career.

Comparing Lookman’s stats to Chelsea attackers after Sunday Mba’s advice

Super Eagles legend Sunday Mba advised Ademola Lookman to join Chelsea and claimed he is better than all their attackers bar star player Cole Palmer.

Atalanta owner sides with Lookman, slams Gasperini for “unfortunate” comments

Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagluica has shared his thoughts about the aftermath of the penalty incident between Ademola Lookman and Gian Piero Gasperini.

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