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

1245 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Chelsea star Noni Madueke recounts experience of visiting Nigeria when he was young

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has shared what he loves the most about visiting Nigeria when he was young. He was born in London, England to Nigerian parents.

Eric Chelle set to visit Spain, plans to hand La Liga star Super Eagles call up

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly planning to visit Spain ahead of inviting a Nigerian striker playing in the Spanish La Liga to the national team.

AFCON winning coach names favourite to win Morocco 2025 tournament

Former AFCON-winning coach Claude Le Roy has named five countries he thinks will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at the end of this year.

Eric Chelle Receives 2026 WC Qualifiers Boost After PL club Converts Super Eagles Star to Defender

Premier League club Southampton have converted Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo into a defender, giving head coach Eric Chelle a hint on how to use him.

FIFA ban 3 countries from participating at the 2026 World Cup

World football governing body FIFA have banned three countries from participating at the 2026 World Cup scheduled for the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Victor Osimhen spotted cheering Galatasaray fans after abandoned match vs Adana Demirspor

Galatasaray vs Adana Demirspor was abandoned after the away team walked away. Victor Osimhen was spotted cheering the home fans amidst the chaos.

Jose Mourinho aims dig at Galatasaray after Adana Demirspor's controversial penalty incident

Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has shared a cryptic post on his Instagram page after rivals Galatasaray's match vs Adana Demirspor was abandoned.

Amuneke predicts how Victor Osimhen’s loan time at Galatasaray will end

Heartland FC coach Emmanuel Amuneke has predicted how Victor Osimhen's loan spell at Galatasaray will end as he is unlikely to be in Turkey next season.

4 Nigerian players who scored on their Ligue 1 debuts after Chuba Akpom for Lille

Chuba Akpom scored on his French Ligue 1 debut for LOSC Lille in their 2-1 loss to Le Havre, becoming the fourth Nigerian to achieve this special feat.

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