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

1242 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mikel Obi tells Enzo Maresca to get Chelsea back on track in furious rant

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Galatasaray captain Muslera explains why he wore Osimhen's mask after Rizespor c...

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“Carrying the team”: Turkish pundit applauds Osimhen's influence for Galatasaray

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Ademola Lookman spotted in full Atalanta training ahead of Club Brugge clash, vi...

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Victor Osimhen powers Galatasaray to historic win with 2 goals against Rizespor

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Victor Osimhen scores brilliant goals for Galatasaray against Rizespor away, vid...

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Arsene Wenger advises Arsenal how to beat Liverpool to Premier League title

Legendary manager Arsene Wenger has told Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta what to do to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title race this season.

Stats show Napoli are better without Osimhen, but worse than title-winning season

Napoli have improved significantly than they were last season with Victor Osimhen as striker, but they are still behind their title-winning season.

NFF mourns as Nigeria’s AFCON midfielder dies shortly after early morning walk

Former Super Eagles star and one of the greatest midfielders ever Ayo Ogunlana passed away days ago, throwing the Nigerian Football Federation into mourning.

Victor Osimhen's future takes new twist as Galatasaray ‘give up’ for 2 top European clubs

Victor Osimhen's future has taken another twist as Turkish journalist provides the latest update ahead of a decision during the summer transfer window.

Fans react after Alonso benched Boniface during draw vs Bayern Munich

Xabi Alonso made Victor Boniface an unused substitute during Bayer Leverkusen's 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich and has earned the displeasure of the fans.

Gasperini reflects on another Atalanta's winless game without Ademola Lookman

Atalanta played a goalless draw against Cagliari. Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini shared his thoughts on how the team dares in the absence of Ademola Lookman.

Victor Osimhen makes bold promise to Galatasaray fans after loss to AZ Alkmaar

Victor Osimhen has made a promise to Galatasaray fans ahead of the second leg of their UEFA Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar after 4-1 loss in the first leg.

AFCON winning coach names JJ Okocha among top 3 greatest African players

Ivory Coast national team head coach Emerse Fae has named his top three greatest African footballers of all time including Austin Jay-Jay Okocha.

Sevilla coach backs Chidera Ejuke to bounce back after lengthy injury layoff

Sevilla head coach Garcia Pimienta has urged for patience for Chidera Ejuke as the Super Eagles star works his way back to form after a lengthy injury.

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