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

3 reasons Victor Osimhen will not join Galatasaray permanently despite interest

Football

7 months ago

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: why Libya postponed early preparation camp

Football

7 months ago

Why Victor Osimhen missed Galatasaray training ahead of Tottenham’s Europa...

Football

7 months ago

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Why Libyan players have begun early training after...

Football

7 months ago

Lyon set to sanction Nigerian player over social media activity despite apology

Football

7 months ago

Antonio Conte hints Napoli missed Victor Osimhen after Atalanta thrashing

Football

7 months ago

5 players in Europe who have outscored Al Nassr star Cristiano in 2024

Football

7 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a goal machine despite playing in Saudi Pro League. Only five players in the European leagues have outscored him in 2024.

Victor Osimhen rated above Erling Haaland on list of most marketable athletes in 2024

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ranked higher than Manchester City striker Erling Haaland on the lost of the most valuable athletes in 2024.

Galatasaray target Liverpool forward if they fail to sign Osimhen permanently

Football

7 months ago

Galatasaray are interested in signing Victor Osimhen permanently, but have a Liverpool player as an alternative if they fail to get the Nigerian.

Bayer Leverkusen star blames teammates for draw against Stuttgart

Football

7 months ago

Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong has pointed accusing fingers at himself and his teammates after their deflating draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Ahmed Musa: Why Kano Pillars star was snubbed from CHAN Eagles squad, report

Football

7 months ago

Kano Pillars star Ahmed Musa was surprisingly left out of the CHAN Eagles squad by coach Augustine Eguavoen. A report has explained why he missed out.

Ademola Lookman shares next targets after Ballon d'Or and CAF POTY nominations

Football

7 months ago

Ademola Lookman has opened up on his next targets after finishing 14th in the final Ballon d'Or rankings and ahead of CAF awards event in December.

Ola Aina: Defender names the most skillful Super Eagles attacker

Football

7 months ago

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has named the most skill Super Eagles player after making comparisons between Premier League and Serie A stars.

Napoli boss Conte aims sly dig at Osimhen with Lukaku comments

Football

7 months ago

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte appears to have aimed a dig at Victor Osimhen after showering praise on his replacement Romelu Lukaku after win over AC Milan.