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

1410 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen reacts after scoring match winner for Galatasaray vs Alanyaspor

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen scores superb goal for Galatasaray against Alanyaspor, video

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3 months ago

Cole Palmer: Rival fans react as Chelsea star misses first penalty of his career

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3 months ago

Frank Lampard makes honest admission about first spell at Chelsea amid...

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3 months ago

Arsenal captain Odegaard speaks on title race ahead of facing Manchester United

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3 months ago

La Liga club set to block player from honouring first Super Eagles call-up

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3 months ago

Pep Guardiola reacts after setting unwanted record with 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest

Football

3 months ago

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts after his team lost to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and sat an unwanted record.

Zimbabwe coach aims subtle dig at Super Eagles ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

3 months ago

Zimbabwean national team head coach Michael Nees has aimed a cheap shot at the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Ex-Inter Milan star praises Lookman as Atalanta's best player amid Gasperini spat

Football

3 months ago

Former Italian national team footballer Cristian Brocchi has singled out Ademola Lookman for praise as Atalanta's best player ahead of match against Juventus.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray teammates amid heated title run in

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has issued a rallying call to his Galatasaray teammates as they face crucial moments in the Turkish Super League title race against Fenerbahce.

Ex-Arsenal star explains how Arteta's side can beat Liverpool to Premier League title

Football

3 months ago

Arsenal are 13 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title but a former player Bacary Sagna believes Mikel Arteta's side can still win the league.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares joke with Turkish lookalike before Al-Nassr’s draw, video

Football

3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo met with his Turkish lookalike Gokmen Akdogan before Al-Nassr's 2-2 draw against Al-Shabab and shared a joke with the content creator.

Ex-Galatasaray’s vice president makes big wish over Victor Osimhen ahead of summer window

Football

3 months ago

Former Galatasaray president Abdurrahim Albayrak has dropped an hint over Victor Osimhen's future and admits he wishes the Super Eagles striker will stay.

No African defender better than Carragher? Fan names 7 giants to prove Barton wrong

Football

3 months ago

A football fan has kicked back at Joey Barton after the former Newcastle United midfielder claimed no African defender is better than Jamie Carragher.