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

1412 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Israel Adesanya suffers 2nd round TKO against Nassourdine Imavov in Saudi Arabia

Sports

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Is Super Eagles star the solution to Chelsea's goals problem?

Football

4 months ago

Alvaro Morata to Galatasaray: What does it mean for Victor Osimhen’s future?

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen told he won't join Galatasaray due to “really unrealistic” terms

Football

4 months ago

Arsenal captain Odegaard defends Haaland after “stay humble” comments to Arteta

Football

4 months ago

Sevilla coach provides update on Iheanacho's future, Adams Akor’s readiness

Football

4 months ago

Ex Arsenal star who dumped England for Nigeria awaits first Super Eagles callup

Football

4 months ago

Former Arsenal Academy Chuba Akpom has expressed his frustration after not earning a senior callup since switching his international allegiance in 2019.

Victor Boniface breaks silence after collapsed Saudi Arabia move

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has expressed himself after his proposed move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr fell through despite an agreement.

Joseph Yobo warns Chelle, Super Eagles after tricky AFCON 2025 group

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles legend Joseph Yobo has sent a message to Eric Chelle and his team after Nigerian national team were handed a tricky group at AFCON 2025.

Atalanta line up possible replacement for Lookman as president confirms Premier League interest

Football

4 months ago

Atalanta are preparing for life without Ademola Lookman and are close to signing a replacement ahead of the attacker's possible departure in the summer.

Osimhen targeted in subtle dig by Turkish expert amid Galatasaray's pursuit of Morata

Football

4 months ago

A Turkish football expert has aimed a dig at Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray were linked to Spanish forward Alvaro Morata as a possible signing in January.

Real Madrid to face Manchester City and other UCL knockout playoffs

Football

4 months ago

Real Madrid have drawn Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs. Ademola Lookman's Atalanta will face Raphael Onyedika's Club Brugge.

Nathan Tella eyes Super Eagles recall after scoring first Champions League goal

Football

4 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has openly expressed his desire to return to the Super Eagles after scoring his first UEFA Champions League goal.

Victor Osimhen speaks on Morata’s links after scoring Europa League goal for Galatasaray

Football

4 months ago

Galatasaray have began talks to sign Alvaro Morata as a striker in January. Victor Osimhen shared his thoughts after the Europa League match against Ajax.