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

Antonio Conte hints Napoli missed Victor Osimhen after Atalanta thrashing

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5 players in Europe who have outscored Al Nassr star Cristiano in 2024

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Victor Osimhen rated above Erling Haaland on list of most marketable athletes in...

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Galatasaray target Liverpool forward if they fail to sign Osimhen permanently

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Bayer Leverkusen star blames teammates for draw against Stuttgart

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Ahmed Musa: Why Kano Pillars star was snubbed from CHAN Eagles squad, report

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Ademola Lookman shares next targets after Ballon d'Or and CAF POTY nominations

Ademola Lookman has opened up on his next targets after finishing 14th in the final Ballon d'Or rankings and ahead of CAF awards event in December.

Ola Aina: Defender names the most skillful Super Eagles attacker

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has named the most skill Super Eagles player after making comparisons between Premier League and Serie A stars.

Napoli boss Conte aims sly dig at Osimhen with Lukaku comments

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte appears to have aimed a dig at Victor Osimhen after showering praise on his replacement Romelu Lukaku after win over AC Milan.

4 former Super Eagles stars who have endorsed Ademola Lookman for CAF POTY

Ademola Lookman is the leading favourite to win the CAF Men's Player of the Year Award and has received the public support of some ex internationals.

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman speaks on CAF POTY favourite status

Ademola Lookman is the favourite to win the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award. The Super Eagles star has expressed his true feelings on the award.

Victor Osimhen breaks seven years jinx after bright Galatasaray start

Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal for Galatasaray in the 2-1 victory over Besiktas. He is now up there with a former striker for a bright start at the club.

Romelu Lukaku breaks Victor Osimhen’s Serie A record for Napoli with goal vs AC Milan

Romelu Lukaku's goal for Napoli in their win over AC Milan meant he surpassed Victor Osimhen's goals record for the club in his start to life at the club.