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

1652 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Al-Nassr star speaks out after 2025 Ballon d'Or snub

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Gasperini reacts to Ademola Lookman's transfer saga at Atalanta after calling him worst penalty taker

Football

11 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Victor Osimhen, others who deserve to be nominated for Ballon d'Or

Football

11 days ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after France Football announced nominees

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11 days ago

Chelsea contact police after £30k camera equipment went missing at Cobham

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12 days ago

Ademola Lookman and Atalanta consider legal action amid transfer standoff

Football

12 days ago

Remo Stars owner backs Odion Ighalo to return to NPFL: “I'll sign him 1,000 times”

Football

12 days ago

Remo Stars owner Honourable Kunle Soname has backed Odion Ighalo to return to the NPFL, admitting he will sign him 1,000 times if he wants to come.

Victor Osimhen shares cryptic posts after Gary Lineker questioned his Galatasaray move

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12 days ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has shared cryptic posts on Instagram in response to English pundit Gary Lineker's questioning of his move to Galatasaray.

Lamine Yamal reportedly spotted with 24-year-old singer from Lionel Messi’s hometown

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12 days ago

Lamine Yamal is at the centre of another romantic controversy after he was spotted in a compromising position with 24-year-old Argentine singer Nicki Nicole.

Chelsea delete 9 players' profiles from their club official website

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13 days ago

Chelsea have deleted the profiles of nine players from their official website, sending a message that they are not in Enzo Maresca's plans for next season.

2025/26 Premier League: Supercomputer predicts winner, European spots, relegation

Football

13 days ago

The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off in 10 days. A supercomputer has predicted the winner, UEFA Champions League spots, and relegation for the season.

Super Eagles star nears big money move to Turkey, set to become Osimhen's new rival

Football

13 days ago

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is close to joining Turkish Super League club Besiktas where he will rival Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

Eric Chelle reacts after CHAN Eagles lose opening match to Senegal

Football

13 days ago

Head coach Eric Chelle has reacted after the Super Eagles B team lost their opening African Nations Championship match to defending champions Senegal.

Oshoala reacts as sister gets engaged after BSc first class and MSc distinction

Football

13 days ago

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala is in a celebratory mood after her sister earned an MSc with distinction and got engaged to her partner afterwards.

FC Porto loses another former player a month after Diogo Jota's death

Football

13 days ago

Portuguese club FC Porto is rocked by the death of another former player, Jorge Costa, a month after Liverpool forward Diogo Jota passed away in a car accident.

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