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

1647 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-bodyguard discloses how much 5-time Ballon d'Or winner paid him

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FIFA Club World Cup: Why 2025 summer transfer window closes today

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Roman Abramovich decides his next football move after selling Chelsea in 2022

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2 months ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Top 5 contenders after Yamal helped Spain beat France

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2 months ago

Kylian Mbappe picks his Ballon d'Or winner between Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal

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2 months ago

Boost for Galatasaray as Al-Hilal withdraw from Victor Osimhen race over high demands

Football

2 months ago

Thomas Tuchel slams England players despite historic win over Andorra

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2 months ago

England beat Andorra 1-0 in Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, but manager Thomas Tuchel was far from happy with his players after the match.

Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles midfielder gifts ex-coach Nduka Ugbade car

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has gifted his former grassroots coach and a Nigerian football legend Nduka Ugbade a car.

William Troost-Ekong pays tribute to late Stephen Keshi 10 years after his Super Eagles debut

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2 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong celebrated 10 years since his debut for the Nigerian national team and paid a tribute to former coach Stephen Keshi.

Eric Chelle names Super Eagles’ best players during 1-1 draw against Russia

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has singled out two players for praise after Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Tolu Arokodare scores first Super Eagles goal to force draw against Russia

Football

2 months ago

Tolu Arokodare opened his account for the Super Eagles with a brilliant strike against Russia, this earning the team a 1-1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium.

“We have clear expectations”: Man Utd CEO fires warning to Ruben Amorim ahead of next season

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United's chief executive Omar Berrada has fired a strong warning to head coach Ruben Amorim that the club has clear expectations ahead of next season.

Eric Chelle releases Super Eagles XI for friendly match against Russia

Football

2 months ago

Eric Chelle has announced the starting 11 as the Super Eagles of Nigeria get ready to face Russia in a friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles boss analyses Russia ahead of friendly in Luzhniki

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has analysed the Russian national team ahead of a friendly match against Nigeria later today in Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Boost for Galatasaray as Al-Hilal's deal for Victor Osimhen on verge of collapsing

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray have received a massive boost in the pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Al-Hilal's deal for the Super Eagles forward is on the verge of collapsing.

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