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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Rute Cardoso: Diogo Jota's widow finally breaks silence 19 days after Liverpool star's death

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26 days ago

Marcus Rashford: Why Man Utd star could be barred from playing La Liga ahead of joining Barcelona

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27 days ago

Osimhen, Pepe and other most expensive African stars after Mbeumo joined Man United

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27 days ago

Madueke, Kepa, 4 other players Arteta signed from Chelsea, Arsenal manager explains why

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27 days ago

Nigerian billionaire surprises Super Eagles prospect with ₦30m brand new SUV, player in tears

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27 days ago

Super Eagles legend finally breaks silence after losing 1-year-old son, brother in fatal accident

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27 days ago

Chelsea ban 4 players from first-team duties after winning FIFA Club World Cup

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28 days ago

Chelsea have banished four players from their first team as they seek permanent exits this summer, while other squad players enjoy their post-season holiday.

Ousmane Dembele vs Lamine Yamal: Paul Pogba picks his Ballon d'Or winner

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28 days ago

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has picked his Ballon d'Or winner ahead of the 2025 showdown between Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal.

Drogba sparks reactions after calling Dangote and Sanwo-Olu his brothers: “They are your daddies”

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28 days ago

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba met Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Aliko Dangote in Monaco, sparking reactions after calling them brothers.

Dembele drops in latest Ballon d'Or power rankings as Palmer moves into top 3

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28 days ago

Ousmane Dembele's Ballon d'Or hopes suffered a big blow after the FIFA Club World Cup final, while Chelsea's Cole Palmer moved into position as a favourite.

"Go and play 2 years": Ighalo advises Osimhen club he should join amid Napoli exit talks

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28 days ago

Former super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has advised Victor Osimhen on the next club he should join with his Napoli departure close to being finalised.

Victor Osimhen: Date set for his arrival in Istanbul to complete Galatasaray move

Football

29 days ago

Victor Osimhen has edged closer to completing his move to Galatasaray. The Turkish club have reportedly set the date for his arrival in Istanbul.

Victor Boniface opens up on failed Al-Nassr move: “I gave out my designer clothes”

Football

29 days ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has opened up about what transpired behind the scenes of his failed Al-Nassr move in the January transfer window.

French coach Herve Renard backs African player to win 2025 Ballon d'Or award

Football

29 days ago

Saudi Arabia national team coach Herve Renard has named the African player who should win the 2025 Ballon d'Or as the race for the Golden Ball heats up.

2025 Ballon d'Or: Dembele reclaims top spot, Palmer drops out of top 3 in latest ranking

Football

30 days ago

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has regained his top spot as the favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or award in the latest ranking released.

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