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

1683 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Italian legend states key area Lookman is better than all Serie A attackers

Football

5 months ago

Ighalo throws lavish party in Lekki mansion to celebrate his mom 80th birthday

Football

5 months ago

Osimhen leads early arrivals at Super Eagles camp in Rwanda ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

5 months ago

Atalanta CEO speaks on Gasperini’s future after public spat with Ademola Lookman

Football

5 months ago

Newcastle win 1st major trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool in Carabao Cup final

Football

5 months ago

Emmanuel Amuneke sends message to Super Eagles ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray ready to trigger Osimhen’s €75m release clause, leave final decision to player

Football

5 months ago

Galatasaray are reportedly ready to pay Victor Osimhen's €75 million release clause to sign the player permanently, provided he agrees to stay in Turkey.

Rwanda release provisional squad to face Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

5 months ago

The Rwandan national team have announced their provisional squad to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen reacts after scoring his 1st hat trick for Galatasaray vs Antalyaspor

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen has shared his thoughts after scoring his first hat trick for Galatasaray with three brilliant goals against Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super League.

Osimhen scores 1st hat trick for Galatasaray, shows class and gives Morata penalty

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored his first hat trick for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor. He also showed team spirit by allowing Alvaro Morata to take a penalty.

Eguavoen explains why Chelle included 2 NPFL stars in Super Eagles squad

Football

5 months ago

NFF technical director Augustine Eguavoen has opened up on why Eric Chelle named two NPFL players in his final 23-man Super Eagles' squad for World Cup qualifier.

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen's girlfriend shared cryptic message on Instagram

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen's girlfriend Stephanie Ladewig has shared a cryptic post after rumours emerged that she and the Galatasaray forward have parted ways.

Thomas Tuchel snubs Nigeria-eligible Chelsea and Arsenal stars in England's 23-man squad

Football

5 months ago

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia and left out two Nigeria-eligible players.

Osimhen discloses Chelle's warning to Super Eagles stars ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed the warning Eric Chelle sent to the players when they spoke ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.