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

1760 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

“My life”: Cristiano Ronaldo shares adorable family vacation photo in Saudi Arabia

Football

a year ago

Calafiori edges closer to Arsenal move: 5 Euro 2024 stars who have joined new clubs

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a year ago

Kelechi Iheanacho: 5 clubs former Leicester City forward could join

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a year ago

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami celebrates Argentina captain's record 45 trophies

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a year ago

Nigerians react as Super Falcons get stuck in elevator days before Paris Olympics

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a year ago

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a year ago

Super Falcons striker Toni Payne joins Everton Women

Football

a year ago

Super Falcons attacker Toni Payne has joined Barclays Women's Super League side Everton. She left La Liga side Sevilla last summer after six years.

Ahmed Musa spends special Friday message to Nigerians

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a message of prayer to Nigerians during the Friday Juma'at prayers. Musa shared the message on his social media pages.

Osimhen, Lookman top list of most valuable Super Eagles players

Football

a year ago

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen retains the top spot as Africa's and Nigeria's most valuable player. He is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.

Antonio Conte assures fans over the departure of Victor Osimhen from Napoli

Football

a year ago

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli, assuring that there will be no issues about his departure.

Amaju Pinnick: ex NFF boss explains why he prefers foreign coaches for Super Eagles

Football

a year ago

Former president of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has stated the reason a foreign manager is best suited to coach the Super Eagles.

Kanu, Aubameyang and other best Africans who played for Arsenal after black kit launch

Football

a year ago

Arsenal launched their away kit to celebrate their African fans. Who are the top five African stars to play for the Premier League club including Kanu Nwankwo.