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

1662 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Fans react to Osimhen saying yes to Galatasaray and rejecting Al-Hilal's lucrative offer

Football

a month ago

Galatasaray told to avoid Victor Osimhen’s signing despite reports of agreement

Football

a month ago

Super Falcons star reacts to fans' criticism over choice to pay tribute to Jota over Rufai at WAFCON

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo explains why he missed Diogo Jota's funeral in Portugal

Football

a month ago

Lady Super Eagles star promised marriage tells her side of the story, speaks about dating in 2025

Football

a month ago

Peter Rufai: How former clubs paid tribute to legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper

Football

a month ago

Diogo Jota's widow breaks down in tears after visiting morgue where Liverpool striker was placed

Football

a month ago

A video has emerged online of Diogo Jota's widow Rute Cardoso in tears as she left the funeral home where her late husband's remains were interred.

Liverpool's new pre-season training date confirmed after Diogo Jota's death

Football

a month ago

Liverpool have reportedly adjusted their pre-season training resumption after the unfortunate demise of forward Diogo Jota and his brother on Thursday.

Diogo Jota, Andre Silva and other footballers who have died in 2025

Football

a month ago

Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva sadly passed away on Thursday after a car accident, joining an unfortunate list of players who have died in 2025.

Fabrizio Romano names 3 clubs after Osimhen, denies Manchester United's interest

Football

a month ago

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen's future and dismissed Manchester United's interest.

Diogo Jota: Physiotherapist who was with him shares Liverpool star's plan before his death

Football

a month ago

The physiotherapist who was giving Diogo Jota post-surgery care to Diogo Jota has shared the details of his final moment with the footballer and his brother.

Diogo Jota: Bishop delivers powerful message to his children during funeral service

Football

a month ago

Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were laid to rest at a service in Gondomar on Saturday morning. The Bishop directed his message at the children.

Heartbreaking video of Diogo Jota's mother in tears at his funeral emerges online

Football

a month ago

Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva were laid to rest on Saturday morning. A footage has emerged online showing their mother in uncontrollable tears.

Liverpool make generous offer to Diogo Jota's family after player dies in fatal accident: reports

Football

a month ago

Liverpool football club are mourning the passing of attacker Diogo Jota and have extended a generous offer to his family as a sign of kindness after his death.