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

How Galatasaray could line up with Osimhen to battle Mourinho’s Fenerbahce

Football

a year ago

Emmanuel Emenike shows off completed hospital in Owerri, flaunts expensive medical facility

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: reason Super Eagles star chose number 45 at Galatasaray

Football

a year ago

Galatasaray troll Chelsea after signing Victor Osimhen on loan

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen takes drastic decision over agent Roberto Calenda after Napoli transfer ordeal

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray fans after warm welcome in Istanbul

Football

a year ago

Osimhen to Galatasaray: 5 Super Eagles stars who have played for Turkish club

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli, becoming the sixth Nigerian footballer to play for the Turkish champions.

Former AFCON winner reacts as Osimhen misses opportunity to play with Mourinho in Turkey

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan. This drew a reaction from an ex Super Eagles star who would have wanted him at a rival.

“Wow, crazy”: Manchester City star reacts to Osimhen's move to Galatasaray

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen will join Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The transfer has drawn the reaction of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

Victor Osimhen sends message to critics as he edges closer to Napoli exit

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is heading for Napoli exit after Galatasaray make a loan move. The striker has dropped a cryptic message to his detractors via Instagram.

Last 5 players Arsenal signed from Chelsea after Raheem Sterling's loan move

Football

a year ago

Arsenal have completed the loan move for Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. Who are the last five players the Gunners signed from their London rivals.

"May you go trophyless forever": Nigerians flood Napoli's social media after Osimhen’s treatment

Football

a year ago

Nigerians have flooded Napoli's social media pages after the club excluded Victor Osimhen from their squad and stripped him off his number nine jersey.