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.

2749 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Pep Guardiola reaches 40 trophies: Most successful football managers

Football

2 months ago

CAF releases new statement with update on Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco after recent AFCON 2025 verdict

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Why Super Eagles star was left out of squad to face Jordan and Iran

Football

2 months ago

Istanbulspor reacts to rumours Victor Osimhen targets takeover of Turkish club

Football

2 months ago

Diego Simeone reacts after Lookman record-breaking goal in Atletico’s loss to Real Madrid

Football

2 months ago

Carabao Cup: How much Manchester City earned after beating Arsenal in final

Football

2 months ago

Ex-Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong reacts after CAF stripped Senegal of AFCON title

Football

2 months ago

William Troost-Ekong reacts to CAF stripping Senegal of the AFCON 2025 title. The decision has ignited widespread controversy in African football.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish media estimates timeline of Galatasaray star’s injury

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen suffered a broken arm in Galatasaray's loss to Liverpool, with Turkish media estimating his return could be five to six weeks if surgery is needed.

Ademola Lookman speaks after helping Atletico Madrid reach Champions League QF

Football

2 months ago

Ademola Lookman reflects on Atletico Madrid's UEFA Champions League quarter-final progression after overcoming Tottenham, setting up a clash with Barcelona.

Ex-NFF boss Amaju Pinnick reacts as CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

Football

2 months ago

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick speaks after CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON 2025 title, amid controversy and backlash following Morocco's appeal.

Galatasaray provides update on Victor Osimhen after his injury against Liverpool

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray provides an update on Victor Osimhen's injury sustained against Liverpool in the Champions League, while Noa Lang also faces surgery for a hand injury.

Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen’s injury during loss to Liverpool

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen's injury after the striker left the pitch against Liverpool with a hand discomfort.

President Patrice Motsepe breaks silence after CAF stripped Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

Football

2 months ago

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has addressed the African football community after the Appeal Body stripper Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Galatasaray names 6 key players for Liverpool ahead of Champions League match

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has identified six key players for Liverpool ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash, including Dominik Szoboszlai.