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

AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles hit by major blow as defender withdraws for Rwanda...

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ekong names who to blame for goal conceded against Benin

Football

6 months ago

“Come again”: Ola Aina tells Benin star before dribbling him on second attempt

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star wins weekly award in Turkish Super Lig

Football

6 months ago

How Libya could qualify for AFCON 2025 after beating Rwanda, Benin vs Nigeria...

Football

6 months ago

3 ways Libya helped Nigeria to easily qualify for AFCON 2025 in Morocco

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ekong explains why Nigeria lost to Benin in 2026 FIFA WC qualifiers

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on why the Nigerian national team lost to Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June

AFCONQ 2025: Fresh crisis hit Libyan national team ahead of decisive Rwanda clash

Football

6 months ago

The Libyan national team may have just thrown away their hope of qualifying for AFCON 2025 after a new crisis broke out in the squad ahead of Rwanda and Benin games.

Super Eagles coach Eguavoen speaks one month after Libyan airport hostage ordeal

Football

6 months ago

It's been a month since Libyan authorities held the Super Eagles of Nigeria hostage. Head coach Augustine Eguavoen has shared his thoughts on the saga.

Victor Osimhen set for Super Eagles record if he scores against Benin Republic

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen is expected to start for Nigeria against Benin Republic. The Galatasaray star could set a new record if he scores during the match.

Eguavoen showers Rohr with love ahead of AFCONQ 2025 match between Nigeria and Benin

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed profound admiration for Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr ahead of AFCONQ 2025.

Gernot Rohr doubts Benin Republic's chances of beating Nigeria in AFCONQ 2025

Football

6 months ago

Benin Republic head coach and former head of the Super Eagles has expressed doubt and explained why his team cannot be Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Italian agent hints at Lookman's next destination ahead of Atalanta departure

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta anytime from the January transfer window and an Italian agent has dropped a hint over his next destination.

Napoli make decision on Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray’s future despite player's warning

Football

6 months ago

Napoli have reportedly taken a decision over Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray despite the player warning the club to allow him to decide his next destination.