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

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen risks ban in Turkey after UFC move on Samsunspor...

Football

6 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ekong explains why he chose Nigeria over Netherlands

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6 months ago

Super Eagles captain Ekong shares team's goal ahead of AFCONQ 2025 clash Vs...

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6 months ago

Victor Osimhen's header for Galatasaray vs Samsunspor clocked an incredible...

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6 months ago

Gernot Rohr names Benin's disadvantage ahead of facing Nigeria in AFCON 2025...

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6 months ago

Alex Iwobi crowns Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman as CAF POTY

Football

6 months ago

Osimhen's Super Eagles initiation video resurfaces as Galatasaray star forgets club's name

Football

6 months ago

AFCON 2013 winning midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has shared the video of Victor Osimhen's Super Eagles initiation where the young striker forgot his club.

How Nigeria could help Libya qualify for AFCON 2025 espite CAF's verdict on airport hostage saga

Football

6 months ago

Libya could still qualify for AFCON 2025 despite one point from their opening four games. They need help from Nigerians who they held hostage at the airport.

Rohr justifies calling NPFL player for Benin, names Super Eagles' weakness ahead of AFCON qualifier

Football

6 months ago

Former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has justified his decision to invite a Nigeria-based player for Benin Republic ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier.

Galatasaray and Napoli hold first major meeting over Victor Osimhen's future

Football

6 months ago

Galatasaray have expressed interest in signing Victor Osimhen permanently and have reportedly met with his parent club Napoli to discuss the possibility.

Ex Chelsea star tips Conte and Osimhen to reunite at Real Madrid

Football

6 months ago

Former Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola tipped Antonio Conte and Victor Osimhen to work together at Real Madrid even before they met at Napoli.

AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya makes early plans for crucial match against Rwanda

Football

6 months ago

The Libyan national team faces two must-win games against Rwanda and Benin Republic. The team will fly early to Kigali to begin early preparations.

Why Osimhen and Galatasaray stars wore special shirts during win over Samsunspor

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates wore special shirts during warm-up and match against Samsunspor with a tribute to two important personalities.

Libyan FF begin internal restructuring after CAF’s verdict on airport hostage saga

Football

6 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation have taken the first step towards their internal restructuring after CAF landed heavily on them after the airport hostage saga.