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

1253 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Turkish pundit urges Galatasaray to sign PSG star to rival Victor Osimhen

A Turkish pundit has made a suggestion to Galatasaray to sign a striker that will bench Victor Osimhen and he named a striker who is available in January.

Fan makes “disturbing” reaction to Victor Osimhen's Christmas gifts in Olusosun

Victor Osimhen distributed Christmas gifts to members of his former neighbourhood at Olusosun in Lagos State, but a fan has raised concerns about the gifts.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star sparks controversy again with family picture on Christmas Day

Mohamed Salah sparked controversies yet again after posting his family picture beside a Christmas tree, eliciting reactions from Muslim football fans.

Ola Aina tells Mikel Arteta what to do for Arsenal to win Premier League title

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta what to do to win the Premier League title after finishing second twice.

Ola Aina snubs Palmer and Salah, names Premier League’s best player

Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has named the best player in the Premier League snubbing fan favourite Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer.

Alex Iwobi fires warning to Chelsea ahead of London derby on Boxing Day

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has fired a strong warning to Chelsea ahead of their London derby match during the Premier League's Boxing Day fixtures.

Lookman wins CAF POTY, Libyan airport saga and other top Nigerian football moments in 2024

Nigerian football witnessed high and low moments in 2024. Top of it was Ademola Lookman winning the CAF Men's Player of the Year Award on December 16.

Victor Osimhen leads Turkish Super League players in market values ahead of 2025

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen has retained his top spot as the most valuable player in the Turkish Super League with a market value of €75 million.

Osimhen shares bundle of cash as he parties at Boniface's birthday party in Lagos

Victor Osimhen is in the mood for spending this Christmas. He was spotted sharing bundles of cash during Victor Boniface's birthday celebration in Lagos.

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