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

1669 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star posts for the first time after Napoli won Serie A title

Football

2 months ago

Liverpool lift Premier League trophy after 1-1 draw vs FA Cup winners Crystal Palace

Football

2 months ago

Okan Buruk provides update on Victor Osimhen after missing Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Goztepe

Football

2 months ago

Comparing Osimhen’s stats to Lukaku's during Napoli's Serie A wins in 2023 and 2025

Football

2 months ago

Antonio Conte throws subtle shade at Osimhen, others after Napoli win Serie A title

Football

2 months ago

Napoli win Italian Serie A title: Will Victor Osimhen receive a medal?

Football

2 months ago

Arne Slot aims dig at Mikel Arteta over excuses for finishing 2nd on Premier League table

Football

2 months ago

Liverpool's title-winning manager Arne Slot appeared to have aimed a dig at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta for finishing second on the Premier League this season.

Victor Osimhen: FIFA agent discloses striker’s favourite Premier League team

Football

2 months ago

FIFA-registered Turkish agent Mithat Halis has disclosed the Premier League club Victor Osimhen wants to join despite Mikel Obi trying to push him to Chelsea.

Fernandes, Rashford and other players Manchester United must sell amid squad overhaul

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United have reportedly put all their players up for sale this summer after a disastrous season which ended with the UEFA Europa League final loss.

Nigeria's World Cup hopes boosted after South Africa accept FIFA's 3 points deduction: report

Football

2 months ago

The hopes of Nigeria qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a massive boost after reports that South Africa have internally accepted FIFA's punishment.

Georgia O'Connor: Female boxer dies from cancer 13 days after getting married

Boxing

2 months ago

Fast rising British boxer Georgia O'Connor has sadly passed away at the age of 25 after an eight-month battle with a rare and incurable form of cancer.

Victor Osimhen: Insider explains why his daughter announced goal for Galatasaray

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen's daughter announced his goal for Galatasaray against Kayserispor. A club insider has disclosed whose idea it was for the moment to happen.

2026 WCQ; Samson Siasia insists Eric Chelle's Super Eagles need spiritual help to qualify

Football

3 months ago

Former Super Eagles head coach Samson Siasia has claimed that the team needs a miracle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with four matches to go.

Mikel Arteta speaks after rivals Tottenham beat Man United to win Europa League

Football

3 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts about North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur beating Manchester United to win that Europa League.

Eric Chelle explains team selection after announcing Super Eagles squad for 2025 Unity Cup

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on his selection process after announcing two separate squads for the Unity Cup and Russia friendly.

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