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

1730 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen set to splash millions on Istanbul mansion amid Man United interest

Football

7 months ago

Eguavoen sends message to Nigerians after Eric Chelle's unveiling as Super Eagles boss

Football

7 months ago

Nigerian striker divides opinion in Italy with reaction to racist chants during Serie B match

Football

7 months ago

Amaju Pinnick explains why Nigeria must qualify for 2026 World Cup after Chelle's unveiling

Football

7 months ago

6 crucial points as Eric Chelle makes statement to Nigerians on social media

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle rates Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup chances after official unveiling

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle: How Super Eagles could line up under new head coach after unveiling

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle has been officially unveiled as the new Super Eagles manager. Nigeria boasts of a talented squad which the Malian coach must get the best out of.

Eric Chelle meets Augustine Eguavoen as Malian tactician takes Super Eagles job, video

Football

7 months ago

Eric Chelle and Augustine Eguavoen have met for the first time in Abuja ahead of the unveiling ceremony of the Malian as the new Super Eagles head coach.

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia's saga: how much money Napoli could lose after Conte’s statement

Football

7 months ago

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte claims he was responsible for how the club handled Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia costing them a lot of money.

Asisat Oshoala ‘proposes’ to Altay Bayindir after Man Utd GK's FA Cup heroics vs Arsenal

Football

7 months ago

Super Falcons striker and Manchester United fan Asisat Oshoala shot her shot at goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after his heroics against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Turkish commentator explains how Galatasaray signing Osimhen created problems in Turkey

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan and has proved himself. A commentator in Turkey claims the Nigerian gas caused chaos among clubs.

Lewandowski and other players who have outscored Mohamed Salah in Europe this season

Football

7 months ago

Mohamed Salah is in good goalscoring form for Liverpool this season. However, he is behind Robert Lewandowski and others for goals scored this season.

Victor Ikpeba appeals to Nigerians over NFF's hiring of Eric Chelle as Super Eagles boss

Football

7 months ago

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has appealed to Nigerian football fans after the announcement of Eric Chelle as new Super Eagles boss.

“Just leave”: Chelsea fans slam Nkunku after penalty miss during FA Cup tie vs Morecambe

Football

7 months ago

Christopher Nkunku has attracted the wrath of Chelsea fans after missing a penalty against Morecambe in the FA Cup third round match at Stamford Bridge.