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

1409 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Newcastle win 1st major trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool in Carabao...

Football

3 months ago

Emmanuel Amuneke sends message to Super Eagles ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray ready to trigger Osimhen’s €75m release clause, leave final decision...

Football

3 months ago

Rwanda release provisional squad to face Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup...

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen reacts after scoring his 1st hat trick for Galatasaray vs...

Football

3 months ago

Osimhen scores 1st hat trick for Galatasaray, shows class and gives Morata...

Football

3 months ago

Eguavoen explains why Chelle included 2 NPFL stars in Super Eagles squad

Football

3 months ago

NFF technical director Augustine Eguavoen has opened up on why Eric Chelle named two NPFL players in his final 23-man Super Eagles' squad for World Cup qualifier.

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen's girlfriend shared cryptic message on Instagram

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen's girlfriend Stephanie Ladewig has shared a cryptic post after rumours emerged that she and the Galatasaray forward have parted ways.

Thomas Tuchel snubs Nigeria-eligible Chelsea and Arsenal stars in England's 23-man squad

Football

3 months ago

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia and left out two Nigeria-eligible players.

Osimhen discloses Chelle's warning to Super Eagles stars ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed the warning Eric Chelle sent to the players when they spoke ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen Explains What Okan Buruk Said to Convince Him to Join Galatasaray From Napoli

Football

3 months ago

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has opened on how Okan Buruk said to convince him to join Galatasaray on a season-long move from Napoli last summer.

7 Players Who Won Ballon d’Or Without Champions League After Salah Crash Out of UCL

Football

3 months ago

Mohamed Salah was one of the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or until Liverpool crashed out of the UEFA Champions League after losing to PSG.

Mikel Arteta explains how Arsenal ‘plan’ to get past Real Madrid in UCL QF

Football

3 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on how his team can reach the UEFA Champions League semi final at the expense of record winners Real Madrid.