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

1428 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

5 players who can replace Ademola Lookman when he leaves Atalanta

Football

7 months ago

Libya head coach issues fresh instructions to his players after Super Eagles...

Football

7 months ago

Ola Aina names toughest Super Eagles attacker to defend against

Football

7 months ago

Atalanta coach shares key update on Lookman's future after Ballon d'Or award

Football

7 months ago

Nigerian fans create hilarious theory why Lookman's mum missed Ballon d'Or red...

Football

7 months ago

Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo drops cryptic post amid Super Eagles switch saga

Football

7 months ago

Fresh internal crisis hit Libyan FF after CAF verdict favoured Nigeria

Football

7 months ago

The Libyan Football Federation have been hit by fresh internal crisis as they go through the process of appealing CAF's verdict on the airport hostage saga.

Defender who dumped Germany for Nigeria laments Super Eagles snub

Football

7 months ago

A Super Eagles star who switched international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria has voiced our after not earning a call-up for more than a year.

4 key demands as Libyans stage street protests after CAF ruling favoured Nigeria

Football

7 months ago

Libyan football fans have taken to the streets to protest against CAF's verdict. They issued four demands to their federation during the civil action.

How Libya could still qualify for AFCON 2025 despite CAF verdict favouring Nigeria

Football

7 months ago

The Mediterranean Knights of Libya could still qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite CAF's ruling on the airport hostage saga favouring Nigeria.

Beautiful moment Ademola Lookman's father accompanies him to Ballon d'Or event

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman made an appearance at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in the company of his father.

Ademola Lookman reacts after finishing 14th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or Awards

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman turned up in style at the 2024 Ballon d'Or and reacted after he was announced 14th on the rankings.

Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles forward ranks 14th in first Ballon d'Or outing

Football

7 months ago

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has placed 14th on the official Ballon d'Or ranking after an impressive year for club and country.

Ademola Lookman: Atalanta make plans for Ballon d'Or nominee’s future in Italy

Football

7 months ago

Italian Serie A club Atalanta have reportedly resigned to losing Ademola Lookman and have come up with a strategy to replace the Super Eagles forward.