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.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen reacts to Galatasaray's draw vs Corum despite his brace

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray coach reacts after Osimhen's 2 goals during draw vs Corum FK

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen reacts to transfer rumours linking him to Arsenal after scoring 2 goals vs Corum

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored first goal of 2026/27 Super Lig season vs Corum FK

Football

2 months ago

NFF set up committee to investigate Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 and 2027 Women's World Cup failure

Football

2 months ago

Supercomputer predicts Arsenal's chances of retaining Premier League title

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen's comments about playing in Premier League resurface amid Arsenal interest

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen's ambition to play in the Premier League resurfaces as Arsenal makes contact with Galatasaray to explore the conditions for the deal.

Victor Osimhen set to start for Galatasaray in season opener vs Corum amid Arsenal interest

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen completes Galatasaray's final pre-season training, set to lead the attack against Corum FK as Arsenal approaches with player offers for his transfer.

Exclusive

Super Falcons coach reacts after failing to qualify for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu apologises after Nigeria's historic failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, losing to South Africa in a playoff.

Super Falcons 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup dream ends after loss to South Africa

Football

2 months ago

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will not participate at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after their African playoff loss to Bayana Bayana of South Africa.

Arsenal explores potential transfer conditions for Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal contacts Galatasaray regarding Victor Osimhen after a €45 million bid for Martinelli, exploring options to boost their attack this summer.

Aston Villa coach Unai Emery backs PSG star to win Ballon d'Or ahead of Kane and Mbappe

Football

2 months ago

Unai Emery backs Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after PSG's UEFA Super Cup victory over Aston Villa, praising his standout performance and goal.

Galatasaray confirms decision on Victor Osimhen’s future after €130m verbal offer from Al-Hilal

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray remains firm, rejecting Al-Hilal's verbal offer for Victor Osimhen, despite interest from top European clubs including Barcelona and Arsenal.

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner ahead of 2026/27 season

Football

2 months ago

Supercomputer forecasts the 2026/27 Premier League season, backing Arsenal's title defence while predicting relegation for the newly promoted clubs.

South Africa vs Nigeria: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch World Cup playoff

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria's Super Falcons face South Africa's Banyana Banyana on August 13, 2026, in Casablanca in a pivotal CAF playoff for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.

Elijah Odetokun

Elijah Odetokun

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories