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

1931 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, 5 other Super Eagles stars set for moves before deadline day

Football

2 months ago

Sunday Oliseh exposes ex-teammates' betrayal, reacts to Taribo West's comment at Rufai's funeral

Football

2 months ago

Reason emerges why Erling Haaland has changed name on his Norway shirt

Football

2 months ago

Sunday Oliseh discloses his first salary in Europe amid claims ex-players made a lot of money

Football

2 months ago

Nigerian prophetess drops disturbing prophecy on football stars, urges fans to pray

Football

2 months ago

Eric Chelle’s plans in jeopardy as key Super Eagles star is injured before 2026 WCQ

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea fans face anxious wait as Cole Palmer misses training ahead of Fulham clash

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea fans have expressed concern after star man Cole Palmer was not in training with his teammates ahead of this weekend's game against Fulham.

Victor Boniface's injury history is out after failing AC Milan's medical

Football

2 months ago

Victor Boniface's injury history re-emerged after AC Milan walked away from signing him due to his failure in the medical, caused by two previous ACL injuries.

Tragedy as footballer dies in car accident after sleeping off, kills 2 others

Football

2 months ago

An Ecuadorian footballer has tragically passed away in a car accident after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel, killing two men in the other car.

Victor Boniface acts unbothered, sends confident message after failed AC Milan move

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface remains confident even after his proposed move to Italian Serie A club AC Milan collapsed following a failed medical.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winners after Liverpool's dramatic win over Newcastle

Football

2 months ago

A Supercomputer predicted that Liverpool will retain their Premier League title, but despite six points from two games, a key stat could affect their chances.

Bayer Leverkusen director confirms next plan for Victor Boniface after failed AC Milan move

Football

2 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director has confirmed the next plan for Victor Boniface after his proposed move to AC Milan collapsed due to a medical issue.

Former Chelsea star David Luiz caught in cheating scandal after leaked Instagram text

Football

2 months ago

Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is embroiled in a cheating scandal after a Brazilian model leaked her conversation with the footballer.