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

Author's articles

3 ways Libya helped Nigeria to easily qualify for AFCON 2025 in Morocco

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Super Eagles captain Ekong explains why Nigeria lost to Benin in 2026 FIFA WC qu...

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AFCONQ 2025: Fresh crisis hit Libyan national team ahead of decisive Rwanda clas...

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Super Eagles coach Eguavoen speaks one month after Libyan airport hostage ordeal

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Victor Osimhen set for Super Eagles record if he scores against Benin Republic

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Eguavoen showers Rohr with love ahead of AFCONQ 2025 match between Nigeria and B...

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Gernot Rohr doubts Benin Republic's chances of beating Nigeria in AFCONQ 2025

Benin Republic head coach and former head of the Super Eagles has expressed doubt and explained why his team cannot be Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Italian agent hints at Lookman's next destination ahead of Atalanta departure

Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta anytime from the January transfer window and an Italian agent has dropped a hint over his next destination.

Napoli make decision on Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray’s future despite player's warning

Napoli have reportedly taken a decision over Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray despite the player warning the club to allow him to decide his next destination.

3 reasons Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong deserves 2024 CAF POTY

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong was nominated for the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award and has a legitimate claim to win the award.

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen risks ban in Turkey after UFC move on Samsunspor player

Victor Osimhen could face retrospective action in Turkey after a video emerged of him wrestling down a Samsunspor player during Galatasaray's win.

Super Eagles captain Ekong explains why he chose Nigeria over Netherlands

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on his decision to play for Nigeria early despite being born and eligible for the Netherlands.

Super Eagles captain Ekong shares team's goal ahead of AFCONQ 2025 clash Vs Benin

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on the team's objectives ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic.