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

1929 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Super Falcons star wins first award in England after making debut for new club

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles captain Ekong defends Nwabali after antics vs Rwanda: “We can't do without him”

Football

a month ago

Victor Boniface Boniface narrates why he almost punched his former teammate at Bayer Leverkusen

Football

a month ago

Michelle Alozie urges fans to turn up for Super Falcons after massive support for Super Eagles

Football

a month ago

Nigeria's World Cup hopes in jeopardy as Victor Osimhen limps off injured against Rwanda

Football

a month ago

Osimhen, Nwabali start as Eric Chelle picks starting 11 for Super Eagles vs Rwanda

Football

a month ago

Man United’s Casemiro reacts angrily to Chelsea’s Estevao Willian during Brazil's win over Chile

Football

a month ago

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro vented his frustration at Chelsea youngster Estevao Willian during Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chile.

Super Eagles suffer blow as Bundesliga star dumps Nigeria to play for Germany

Football

a month ago

Nigeria have lost the race for a dual-eligible player after he made his international debut for Germany during their 2026 World Cup qualifier loss to Slovakia.

Kelechi Iheanacho explains why he joined Celtic after Sevilla terminated his contract

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up on the decision to join Scottish Premiership club Celtic FC after he mutually parted company with Sevilla.

Osimhen, Lookman and other Super Eagles stars to watch out for during 2026 WCQ

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles are getting ready to take on Rwanda and South Africa in crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches with the spotlight on some players.

Lamine Yamal breaks up with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole 13 days after going public: reports

Football

a month ago

Lamine Yamal has reportedly broken up with Argentine pop singer Nicki Nicole amid rumours that she is involved with Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono.

NFF under fire for WCQ scheduling mistake that may cost Super Eagles World Cup ticket

Football

a month ago

A Nigerian journalist has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation for what she described as a scheduling blunder for the Super Eagles' match against Rwanda.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong issues strong statement ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has sent a powerful message to Nigerian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches.

Super Eagles stars send messages to Nigerians ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Ola Aina have sent messages to Nigerians ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers vs Rwanda and South Africa.

Osimhen, Lookman, others arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

Football

a month ago

Preparations have intensified at the Super Eagles camp after all players arrived ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

Elijah Odetokun

Elijah Odetokun

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories