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

1680 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mikel Arteta reacts as Arsenal's title hopes suffer huge blow after draw at Everton

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea and Arsenal reconsider signing Osimhen, line up other strikers

Football

4 months ago

Heartbreak for Galatasaray and Manchester Utd as Fabrizio Romano provides update on Osimhen's future

Football

4 months ago

2026 World Cup: Ex-international explains why Super Eagles may not qualify

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen provides major update on his future as Galatasaray loan nears end

Football

4 months ago

Eric Chelle set sights on former Arsenal goalkeeper to provide competition for Stanley Nwabali

Football

4 months ago

The 7 most expensive things owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, featuring his $70M private jet

Football

4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in the world and invests his wealth in luxurious items including real estate, luxury cars and private jet.

Meet Molly Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles captain’s wife whom he married in 2021

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been married to his wife Molly since 2021 and the couple are blessed with two children born in 2018 and 2019.

Segun Olanrewaju: GBA sheds light on Nigerian boxer’s death in Ghana

Boxing

4 months ago

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has provided clarifications over the death of Nigerian boxer Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju during a fight in Ghana.

Victor Osimhen: What Galatasaray will miss about him if he leaves Turkish football

Football

4 months ago

A Turkish pundit praised Victor Osimhen's contribution to Galatasaray and explained what the club would miss about him if he left at the end of the season.

Chelsea vs Tottenham: 5 things learned as Enzo Fernandez helps Blues beat rivals

Football

4 months ago

Enzo Fernandez scored the only goal as Chelsea beat rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby at Stamford Bridge and returned into the top four

Eric Chelle shares plan to help Super Eagles qualify for 2026 WC despite draw vs Zimbabwe

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his plans about how the team will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of the September break.

Eric Chelle told to recall 2 players to help Nigeria in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has been advised to recall two experienced players to the team to help in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in September.

FIFA rankings: Super Eagles move up despite unimpressive run in World Cup qualifiers

Football

4 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up in the latest FIFA rankings despite the disappointing draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifier.

‘He’s trying to get sacked’: Turkish pundit slams Mourinho after slapping Okan Buruk

Football

4 months ago

Jose Mourinho was sent off after Fenerbahce lost 2-1 to Galatasaray. He scratched rival manager Okan Buruk's nose during an altercation after the match.

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