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

1403 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Meet Molly Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles captain’s wife whom he married in 2021

Football

2 months ago

Segun Olanrewaju: GBA sheds light on Nigerian boxer’s death in Ghana

Boxing

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: What Galatasaray will miss about him if he leaves Turkish...

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea vs Tottenham: 5 things learned as Enzo Fernandez helps Blues beat rivals

Football

2 months ago

Eric Chelle shares plan to help Super Eagles qualify for 2026 WC despite draw vs...

Football

2 months ago

Eric Chelle told to recall 2 players to help Nigeria in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

2 months ago

FIFA rankings: Super Eagles move up despite unimpressive run in World Cup qualifiers

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up in the latest FIFA rankings despite the disappointing draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

‘He’s trying to get sacked’: Turkish pundit slams Mourinho after slapping Okan Buruk

Football

2 months ago

Jose Mourinho was sent off after Fenerbahce lost 2-1 to Galatasaray. He scratched rival manager Okan Buruk's nose during an altercation after the match.

Victor Osimhen reacts after ending Mourinho’s trophy hopes in first season in Turkey

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has shared his thoughts after scoring two goals against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce to send his team to the Turkish Cup semi-finals.

Victor Osimhen nets brilliant goals against Mourinho's Fenerbahce in Turkish Cup QF

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has scored twice for Galatasaray against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in the first half of the Turkish Cup quarter-final.

Galatasaray dealt massive blow in pursuit of Victor Osimhen’s permanent signing in the summer window

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray are unrelenting in the pursuit of Victor Osimhen but the ambition has been dealt him a massive blow after the Turkish state warned about the sponsorship.

Victor Ikpeba defends Eric Chelle for playing Super Eagles stars out of position

Football

2 months ago

Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has defended Eric Chelle over his team selection during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

3 Nigeria-eligible players NFF must get to help Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria are in a difficult position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The NFF must move to secure the future of three foreign-born stars to help the team.

“April Fool”: NFF reacts to reports Eric Chelle’s future as Super Eagles boss is uncertain

Football

2 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has reacted to the reports that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is considering terminating his contract after the Zimbabwe game.