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

1359 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen: Okan Buruk hints at major breakthrough in Galatasaray's...

Football

6 months ago

Ex international challenges Iwobi to replicate Fulham form with Super Eagles

Football

6 months ago

Napoli director issues two-word update on Osimhen's future ahead of January...

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6 months ago

Atalanta president issues update on Lookman's future after historic goal against...

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman speaks on being CAF POTY favourite after helping Atalanta beat...

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6 months ago

Lookman scores late winner vs AC Milan as Atalanta extend winning streak to...

Football

6 months ago

Ex Chelsea star sends message to NFF, targets 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles

Football

6 months ago

A former Chelsea academy star who was born in England has expressed his interest in playing for the Super Eagles and targets the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star leads Turkish Super Lig players in key stat after 13 games

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen has taken the Turkish Super League by storm and currently leads other attackers in a key stat proving how big a presence he is for Galatasaray.

Victor Osimhen: 5 clubs linked to Galatasaray star in January as PSG and Saudi Arabia return

Football

6 months ago

Galatasaray loan star Victor Osimhen's remains unresolved and could take a new twist in the January transfer window after two of his former suitors re-emerged.

Super Eagles: Bruno Labbadia loses another job after walking out on Nigeria's offer

Football

6 months ago

German head coach Bruno Labbadia has been ruled out of another job opportunity months after his agreement with Nigeria collapsed after announcement.

5 active Super Eagles stars who scored vs Chelsea after Aribo during Southampton’s loss

Football

6 months ago

Joe Aribo scored Southampton's only goal in their 5-1 loss to Chelsea last night, becoming the sixth current Super Eagles stars to score against the Blues.

Ex Super Falcons star leads demand justice after police brutality in Anambra

Football

6 months ago

Former Super Falcons midfielder Maureen Mmadu has led a protest to demand justice after she was brutalised by Anambra State Police officers in October.

West Ham youngster puts NFF on alert, declares interest in playing for Nigeria over England

Football

6 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation have been alerted to the declaration of an English-born youngster who wants to choose representing Nigeria over England.

Liverpool defender tips off NFF, open to represent Nigeria over England

Football

6 months ago

A Liverpool defender has reportedly expressed his interest in representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite holding a British passport and eligible for England.