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

1247 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen explains his goal celebration after scoring penalty again for Gal...

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Sevilla coach responds to Finidi’s claims that he disrespected Kelechi Iheanacho

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Fans notice similarity between Guardiola and Klopp before he left Liverpool

Football fans on social media have spotted a similarity between Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp before the German manager left Liverpool at the end of last season.

Leon Balogun clarifies intention for wanting Super Eagles return after 3 years

Rangers defender Leon Balogun has clarified his statement of wanting to return to the Super Eagles after three years absence, giving reasons for his claims.

Atalanta president issues fresh update on Ademola Lookman's future ahead of summer window

Atalanta president Antonio Percassi has provided the latest update on whether the club will keep or sell Ademola Lookman at the end of the season.

New twist to Osimhen's future emerges as European club readies massive bid

Victor Osimhen's future has encountered a new twist after reports emerged that a top European club is ready to submit a new bid for him in the summer.

Inside Ademola Lookman's relationship with Jayda Love as the Atalanta star enjoys life in Italy

Ademola Lookman was spotted kissing a lady at the 2024 CAF Awards in Morocco. It was later confirmed that she was his romantic partner Jayda Love.

Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o meets former teammate who is now bank security guard, video

Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto'o is going viral after meeting one of his former teammates who works as a security guard in a bank in Douala.

Finidi George sends message to Kelechi Iheanacho amid struggles at Sevilla

Former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is displeased at how Spanish La Liga club Sevilla have treated striker Kelechi Iheanacho since he joined the team.

Victor Osimhen lands in trouble in Turkey after nightclub fight with journalists: reports

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly landed in trouble after a nightclub incident where he went violent with some Turkish journalists.

Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star signs professional contract with Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed that the son of their former sporting director Michael Emenalo has signed his first professional contract with the club after turning 17.

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