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

620 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Kelechi Iheanacho cries out amid poor form for Super Eagles and Sevilla

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Ex Libyan goalkeeper accuses Nigeria of sabotage during AFCON 2025 qualifier

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Gernot Rohr shows scar after Libya assaulted Benin Republic team at Tripoli Stad...

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Rohr attacked, Benin players held at stadium after AFCON 2025Q draw in Libya: vi...

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Eguavoen ‘aims dig’ at Super Eagles strikers after defeat to Rwanda in Uyo

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers top scorers after Brahim Diaz's first half hat trick for M...

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Strikers Osimhen and Boniface break silence after Super Eagles lost to Rwanda in Uyo

The Super Eagles lost their final AFCON 2025 qualifier match to Rwanda in Uyo. Strikers Victor Boniface and Osimhen have broken their silence on social media.

What next for NFF and Super Eagles after qualifying for AFCON 2025?

The Super Eagles have qualified for AFCON 2025, but the work is not done and the NFF have other responsibilities on the team after the qualification.

Jon Jones: UFC heavyweight champion’s DNA shows he’s 42% Nigerian

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones took a DNA test to ascertain his ancestral background and it showed that he is more of an African man than any other affiliation.

Gernot Rohr's Benin join Nigeria, qualify for AFCON 2025 after draw vs Libya in Tripoli

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic led by German coach Gernot Rohr have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw against Libya in Tripoli.

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Gernot Rohr’s Benin suffer major setback before Libya clash

Gernot Rohr is sweating after his Benin Republic side suffered a setback with an injury to key player before their AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya.

Gernot Rohr slams CAF after Benin arrived in Libya for crucial AFCON qualifier

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has called out the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after his team arrived in Libya for AFCON 2025 qualifier match.

Analysing AFCON 2025Q Group D: Nigeria through, what Benin, Libya and Rwanda need to qualify

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Other Group D members Libya, Benin Republic and Libya could still qualify.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong slams Alex Iwobi's Super Eagles critics

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has come in defence of teammate Alex Iwobi amid targeted abuse and criticism each time he plays for Nigeria.

Galatasaray coach Buruk drops huge hint on Victor Osimhen's next club

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has opened up ok Victor Osimhen's loan deal. He confirmed his release clause and named a club he will not join.

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