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

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Victor Osimhen sends strong message to Napoli ahead of decision over his future

Football

7 months ago

Ademola Lookman: 4 teams CAF POTY favourite loves scoring against after...

Football

7 months ago

Galatasaray star explains how Victor Osimhen has changed the Istanbul club

Football

7 months ago

Kanu aims dig at Super Eagles stars after 2026 World Cup qualifiers poor start

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh explains why local coaches perform poorly

Football

7 months ago

Arne Slot blames Alonso for failing Boniface in Leverkusen’s UCL loss to...

Football

7 months ago

Fenerbahce plans to frustrate rivals Galatasaray’s permanent move for Victor Osimhen

Football

7 months ago

Galatasaray are interested in making Victor Osimhen's loan move a permanent transfer but face an opposition from their fiercest rivals Fenerbahce.

What is Omar Al Mukhtar Friendly Championship? The competition that postponed Libya NT camp

Football

7 months ago

Libya national team's AFCON 2025 qualifiers camp was postponed due to the Omar Al-Mukhtar Friendly Championship, an invitational pre-season tournament.

Victor Osimhen breaks silence after Ademola Lookman punished Napoli on ‘his behalf’

Football

7 months ago

Ademola Lookman scored twice to help Atalanta beat Napoli. Victor Osimhen has broken his silence for the first time since Nigerians termed it a revenge.

Galatasaray devise strategy to raise funds to sign Victor Osimhen permanently

Football

7 months ago

Galatasaray are determined to sign Victor Osimhen permanently after impressing early into his loan move and have revised the strategy to raise the required funds.

Favour Ofili given financial compensation after exclusion from Paris 2024 Olympics Women's 100m race

Athletics

7 months ago

The Nigerian Sports Commission has ordered the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to pay Favour Ofili a financial compensation for her ordeal at Paris Olympics.

Nigerian UFC fighter Kamaru Usman endorses Donald Trump for US Presidency

Sports

7 months ago

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has endorsed Donald Trump for the United States Presidency and gave reasons for supporting the Republican

Arsenal reignite transfer interest in Super Eagles star after bright start to the season

Football

7 months ago

Premier League club Arsenal have reportedly reopened their transfer interest in a Super Eagles forward after his impressive start to the new season.

Conte takes aim at Osimhen, blames him, others for Napoli’s situation after Atalanta loss

Football

7 months ago

Antonio Conte has launched a slingshot at Victor Osimhen and others who were responsible for Napoli finishing 10th on the Italian Serie A table last season.

Napoli make major rule change to let Osimhen leave the club, report

Football

7 months ago

SSC Napoli have reportedly altered one of their long-standing rules to ensure the swift departure of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, latest by the summer.

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