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 six 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@corp.legit.ng.

3204 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Nigeria vs Malawi: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch WAFCON 2026

Football

a month ago

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni finally breaks silence after 2026 World Cup final loss

Football

a month ago

Oleksandr Usyk sends message to Anthony Joshua after victory over Kristian Prenga

Boxing

a month ago

Anthony Joshua: How much he earned after knocking out Kristian Prenga in 2nd round

Boxing

a month ago

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk reacts as Victor Osimhen’s side loses to Monza in pre-season

Football

a month ago

FIFA sends message to Jurgen Klopp after his appointment as Germany national team coach

Football

a month ago

Akor Adams: Super Eagles star's salary emerges after surprise Venezia move

Football

a month ago

Akor Adams' salary new salary at Venezia has been published online amid claims he joined the newly promoted Italian Serie A club because of finances.

English media hypes up Arsenal star Declan Rice as 2026 Ballon d'Or race heats up

Football

a month ago

Declan Rice, Arsenal's key midfielder, is a contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after helping win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.

CAS confirms hearing date for AFCON 2025 final case between Senegal and Morocco

Football

a month ago

CAS has set a hearing date for the Senegal-Morocco AFCON 2025 title dispute, following Senegal's 1-0 win but title reversal by the CAF Appeal Board.

Jurgen Klopp sets clear boundaries for fans and media after becoming Germany coach

Football

a month ago

Jürgen Klopp is unveiled as Germany's head coach after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation post-World Cup exit, setting firm boundaries for his tenure.

Di Maria sends message to Messi as he ponders Argentina future after World Cup loss

Football

a month ago

Angel Di Maria discusses Lionel Messi's future with Argentina post-2026 World Cup defeat, urging him to continue playing and also coach Lionel Scaloni's contract.