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

1756 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Ex Super Eagles star explains why Osimhen shouldn't be allowed in the team

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface speaks on how Nigerians will react if Guardiola becomes Super Eagles coach

Football

a year ago

‘He served with his heart’: ex NFF boss Pinnick defends Osimhen amidst Napoli exit saga

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: how his relationship with Napoli broke down before Galatasaray move

Football

a year ago

Nigerian athlete sets new record, wins gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Athletics

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: George Gardi explains how Galatasaray signed Napoli star

Football

a year ago

Boniface puts up Osimhen’s Galatasaray jersey for sale after arriving at Super Eagles camp

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo after completing his Galatasaray loan move. His teammate Victor Boniface is trying to make money off him.

Olise, Madueke and other players set for international debuts in September

Football

a year ago

Club football is on hold due to the international break. Some players are set to play for their countries for the first time including Michael Olise and Noni Madueke

Victor Osimhen given hero’s welcoming at Super Eagles camp after joining Galatasaray

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has arrived at the Super Eagles camp hours after he was unveiled as a new Galatasaray player. He was warmly received by his teammates.

Ex Super Eagles star congratulates Ademola Lookman on his Ballon d'Or nomination

Football

a year ago

Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has sent his congratulatory message to Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman on his 2024 Ballon d'Or nomination.

8 Nigerians who have been nominated for Ballon d'Or after Ademola Lookman

Football

a year ago

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman was nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or award. He became the ninth Nigerian to be shortlisted for the prestigious award.

"We need much better": Emenike kicks as Fabrizio links Man Utd's Antony to his former club

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles legend and former Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike has kicked against transfer rumours linking Manchester United star Antony to the Turkish club.

Victor Osimhen shares adorable photo with his daughter, sends first message to Galatasaray fans

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has shared an adorable photo of him and his daughter as he sends his first message to the Galatasaray fans after his official unveiling.

Asisat Oshoala missing as 2 African footballers nominated for women's Ballon d'Or

Football

a year ago

France Football have announced the 30 player shortlist for the Women's Ballon d'Or and six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala is missing.