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 six 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. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@corp.legit.ng.

3436 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Mikel Arteta reacts as Arsenal plan to cut 60 jobs after manager’s new £25m per year deal

Football

17 days ago

El clasico and other games Vinicius Jr will miss after La Liga rejects his red card appeal

Football

17 days ago

Reece James: 22 matches Chelsea captain will miss after latest injury setback

Football

17 days ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologises for failed Forward Enterprise initiative

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18 days ago

Frank Lampard issues update on Taiwo Awoniyi after serving his 3-match suspension

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18 days ago

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Vitinha sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo amid Portugal national team crisis

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18 days ago

Manchester United make Michael Carrick sack decision as Antonio Conte lurks for coaching job

Football

18 days ago

Manchester United keep Michael Carrick despite a poor start, but INEOS demand results in three key fixtures as Antonio Conte signals he is ready to take over.

Comparing Mbappe and Haaland's Champions League stats after both broke Messi’s records

Football

18 days ago

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland broke Lionel Messi’s Champions League records. Compare their appearances, goals, assists and trophies after landmark nights.

Kylian Mbappe joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on elite UEFA Champions League list

Football

18 days ago

Kylian Mbappe scored on his 100th Champions League appearance as Real Madrid beat Roma, moving to 72 goals and fifth on the all-time scoring chart in history.

Updated Ballon d'Or rankings after Mbappe scores on his 100th Champions League appearance

Football

19 days ago

Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th Champions League appearance with a goal in Real Madrid’s 4-3 win over Roma, taking his tally to 72 and shaping 2026 Ballon d’Or hopes.

Supercomputer predicts 2026/27 UEFA Champions League winner after matchday 2 games

Football

19 days ago

Opta’s supercomputer updates Champions League winner predictions after matchday two, with Arsenal leading at 21.86% after beating LOSC Lille 3-0.

Victor Osimhen's partner involved in minor road accident in Turkey

Football

19 days ago

Stephanie Kim Ladewig, the partner of Victor Osimhen, was involved in a three-vehicle road crash in Istanbul before Galatasaray lost 4-1 to Barcelona.

Manchester City vs PSG: Mysterious cat predicts UEFA Champions League match

Football

19 days ago

Manchester City host reigning Champions League holders PSG at the Etihad, as Enzo Maresca reunites with Luis Enrique in the standout matchday two clash.