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

Alex Iwobi crowns Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman as CAF POTY

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Osimhen's Super Eagles initiation video resurfaces as Galatasaray star forgets c...

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How Nigeria could help Libya qualify for AFCON 2025 espite CAF's verdict on airp...

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Rohr justifies calling NPFL player for Benin, names Super Eagles' weakness ahead...

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Galatasaray and Napoli hold first major meeting over Victor Osimhen's future

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Ex Chelsea star tips Conte and Osimhen to reunite at Real Madrid

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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya makes early plans for crucial match against Rwanda

The Libyan national team faces two must-win games against Rwanda and Benin Republic. The team will fly early to Kigali to begin early preparations.

Why Osimhen and Galatasaray stars wore special shirts during win over Samsunspor

Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates wore special shirts during warm-up and match against Samsunspor with a tribute to two important personalities.

Libyan FF begin internal restructuring after CAF’s verdict on airport hostage saga

The Libyan Football Federation have taken the first step towards their internal restructuring after CAF landed heavily on them after the airport hostage saga.

Ekong wins AFCON award ahead of CAF POTY showdown with Super Eagles teammate Lookman

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has received an award for his AFCON performances ahead of CAF Men's Player of the Year award next month.

Victor Osimhen: How Mauro Icardi's ACL injury affects his future in Turkey

Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury and it will have an effect on Victor Osimhen's future.

Top Napoli fan slams Osimhen for creating problems for Conte before Galatasaray move

A prominent Napoli fan has aimed a dig at Victor Osimhen for creating extra problems for Antonio Conte before he joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan.

Napoli fans told to stop obsessing over Osimhen amid bright Galatasaray start

A top Napoli fan has issued a stern warning to the rest of the fan base to quit their obsession over Victor Osimhen as he is no longer one of their own.