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

1944 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigerians alert Tinubu after D'Tigress won 2025 AfroBasket: "Give them their $100k"

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2 months ago

Victor Osimhen discloses his daughter's role in convincing him to join Galatasaray

Football

3 months ago

Jose Mourinho’s words resurface as Dele Alli considers retirement at 29

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Goal target set for Super Eagles star after joining Galatasaray from Napoli

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray host Victor Osimhen’s welcome party on a yacht in Istanbul, video

Football

3 months ago

Diogo Jota's widow makes her first public appearance since Liverpool star's funeral

Football

3 months ago

Chelsea shortlist 15 players Enzo Maresca wants to offload after Club World Cup win

Football

3 months ago

FIFA Club World Cup winners Chelsea have reportedly named 15 players who could leave the club this summer, either on a permanent deal or on loan.

Victor Osimhen pens special message to Galatasaray fans after joining in record €75m deal

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray have launched a special edition merchandise to commemorate Victor Osimhen's arrival. The striker embedded a special message to the fans inside the pack.

Napoli sends three-word goodbye message to Victor Osimhen after joining Galatasaray

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray after five years at Napoli. The Italian Serie A champions sent a goodbye message that reflects how their relationship ended.

Victor Osimhen: How much Galatasaray generated from streaming his flight to Istanbul

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray streamed Victor Osimhen's flight from Germany to Istanbul on July 30, 2025, with the Turkish club recouping a significant amount of revenue.

Victor Osimhen sends four-word message to Napoli after joining Galatasaray

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen sent a message to Napoli after finally ending his relationship with the club and joining Turkish champions Galatasaray on a permanent transfer.

Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles star's salary at Galatasaray emerges after quitting Napoli

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray have officially announced the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen for a club record fee. The club also confirmed the details of his contract and salary.

6 Nigerians who have played for Galatasaray after Osimhen joined permanently

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray permanently from Italian club Napoli, becoming the sixth male Nigerian player to feature for the Istanbul-based club.

Nigerians react as MTN gifts Super Falcons ₦150m for WAFCON win: "Na our data go suffer”

Football

3 months ago

Nigerians have reacted after Telecoms company MTN gifted the Super Falcons ₦150 million as compensation for their 10th WAFCON win in the 13th edition in Morocco.

Bryan Mbeumo: Man United star snubs Osimhen, names Lookman among top 3 African stars

Football

3 months ago

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has named his current top three African footballers. He included Ademola Lookman but snubbed Victor Osimhen.

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