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

1758 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

“Star girl,”: Nigerians react as Favour Ofili qualifies for Paris Olympics 200m final

Athletics

a year ago

Paris 2024: Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborududu qualifies for Women’s Freestyle 68kg semis

Athletics

a year ago

Kelechi Iheanacho explains the origin of his nickname 'Senior Man'

Football

a year ago

Chelsea's Conference League opponents unveiled as new European journey begins

Football

a year ago

“He's him,”: Asisat Oshoala hails Noah Lyles after winning Olympic 100m gold medal

Athletics

a year ago

Paris 2024: When D'Tigress will face world no 1 USA in Olympics QF

Athletics

a year ago

D'Tigress, Wakama, other Team Nigeria members who have set records at Paris 2024 Olympics

Athletics

a year ago

Nigeria's women basketball team D'Tigress have become the first African team to reach the Olympics quarter-final. Who are other Nigerians with records at the games?

Conte drops Osimhen for Napoli friendly, insists on signing Lukaku

Football

a year ago

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has left Victor Osimhen out of the matchday for another pre-season game as the striker focuses on sorting his future.

Kanu celebrates birthday with patients at hospital, hand them gifts, cash

Football

a year ago

Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu turned 48 two days ago. He celebrated it at Lagos State Hospital cardiac unit. He gave gifts to the patients.

Osimhen, Gyokeres and Other Hottest Strikers in the Transfer Market

Football

a year ago

The striker market is one of the hottest in the current transfer window. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is the most in-demand forward this summer.

Paris 2024: Nigeria's Favour Ashe to go up against Noah Lyles, Oblique Seville in 100m semis

Athletics

a year ago

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics 100 metres heat semifinal and will face powerhouses Noah Lyles and Oblique Seville.

Victor Osimhen's girlfriend explains why she keeps their relationship private

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's girlfriend Stephanie Ladewig has opened up on her relationship with the football star and why she keeps it away from social media.

Ex Super Eagles star tells Osimhen to be calm amid uncertain future

Football

a year ago

Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has issued a warning to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as he hopes to seek a move away from Italy this summer.