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 five 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. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1923 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Galatasaray coach provides update on Victor Osimhen after injury with Super Eagles

Football

a month ago

Mikel Arteta issues update on Martin Odegaard after captain's injury vs Nottingham Forest

Football

a month ago

Chelsea to beat Brentford, Man City vs Man United and other Mikel Obi’s EPL predictions

Football

a month ago

Warning to South Africa as CAS upholds Equatorial Guinea’s 6 points deduction for fielding ineligible player

Football

a month ago

Gernot Rohr rates Nigeria's chances of qualifying for 2026 WC after draw vs South Africa

Football

a month ago

Ruben Neves issues statement after magazine accused him of dating Diogo Jota's widow

Football

a month ago

Why NFF denied sanctioning vilifying report targeted at Troost-Ekong and Dessers

Football

a month ago

The Nigeria Football Federation, through its general secretary, has denied authorising the report which vilified Cyriel Dessers and William Troost-Ekong.

Mikel Obi reacts after Nicolas Jackson leaves Chelsea to join Bayern Munich

Football

a month ago

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi has shared his thoughts on Nicolas Jackson's departure to Bayern Munich following the arrival of João Pedro and Liam Delap.

Oshoala sends message to Nigerian star who scored for Benin after dumping Super Eagles

Football

a month ago

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala traded banter with Benin Republic star Junior Olaitan who is of Nigerian descent after he scored against Lesotho.

Calvin Bassey reacts after scoring controversial goal against South Africa

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey speaks after his controversial goal against South Africa earns Nigeria a point in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Fans slam Victor Osimhen for rating Vinicius Jr over Maldini in UCL blind ranking

Football

a month ago

Fans have questioned Victor Osimhen's football knowledge after he placed Vinicius Jr above Paolo Maldini in the UEFA Champions League blind rankings.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha responds to rumours he applied to be NFF President

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has fired back at the rumours circulating on social media that he applied to be the next NFF President.

Andre Onana attacks fan who asked him for selfie after Cameroon's loss to Cape Verde

Football

a month ago

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was caught in an awkward moment during which he shoved a fan after Cameroon's World Cup qualifier loss to Cape Verde.