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

1706 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen explains what went wrong for Galatasaray during draw vs Hatayspor

Football

7 months ago

Zimbabwe coach shares plans for Super Eagles after appointment of Eric Chelle

Football

7 months ago

Antonio Conte admits Napoli misses Osimhen, others after Kvaratskhelia's exit

Football

7 months ago

Osimhen continues impressive goalscoring run with silky goal against Hatayspor: video

Football

7 months ago

Turkish commentator explains what Osimhen offers to Galatasaray aside his goals

Football

7 months ago

Neymar: Ex Barcelona star explains why he never won Ballon d'Or in his career

Football

7 months ago

Comparing Lookman and Kvaratskhelia's stats amid reports Napoli want Super Eagles star

Football

7 months ago

Napoli are reportedly eyeing Ademola Lookman to replace PSG-bound Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. How does the two wingers compare in stats in Serie A this season.

Kvaratskhelia to PSG: What it means for CAF POTY Ademola Lookman’s future

Football

7 months ago

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's future will join Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli. The transfer will have an effect on Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman's future.

Mikel Obi sends cryptic post to Nicolas Jackson after Chelsea striker hits poor form

Football

7 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel appeared to have sent a cryptic message to Nicolas Jackson after dropping a teaser for a new episode on his podcast.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni sends message to Arsenal and Arteta in Premier League title race

Football

7 months ago

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has sent a message to Mikel Arteta after Arsenal got their Premier League title challenge back on track.

Osimhen aims subtle dig at Napoli as he names 2 countries he has enjoyed playing football

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen has opened up on his career in European football so far, naming the two countries where he was happiest to play in, including Turkey.

Romelu Lukaku states the difference between Premier League and Serie A

Football

7 months ago

Romelu Lukaku has played in the Premier League and Serie A. The Belgian striker explains the only factor that sets apart the two European leagues.

Romelu Lukaku explains why Antonio Conte signed him to replace Victor Osimhen at Napoli

Football

7 months ago

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has explained why Italian manager Antonio Conte signed him to replace Galatasaray loan forward Victor Osimhen at Napoli.