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

1742 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Ademola Lookman hits new career milestone days after winning 2024 CAF POTY

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman explains how Atalanta helped him win 2024 CAF POTY award

Football

8 months ago

Super Eagles could be hit with major setback in pursuit of Germany eligible defender

Football

8 months ago

Ex Besiktas star snubs Victor Osimhen, names Galatasaray's “Diego Maradona”

Football

8 months ago

Osimhen debunks beef claims, confirms exact time he congratulated CAF POTY Lookman

Football

8 months ago

CAF POTY: Moroccan taxi driver explains why Hakimi should have won over Lookman

Football

8 months ago

FIFA Best: Super Eagles coach Eguavoen sparks reactions after voting list for award surfaces

Football

8 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has caught the reaction of the fans after his votes for FIFA The Best Award top three emerged on social media.

Victor Osimhen sends message to Ademola Lookman after succeeding him as CAF POTY

Football

8 months ago

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reached out to Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta attacker won the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award.

CAF POTY: Serhou Guirassy breaks silence after losing top prize to Ademola Lookman

Football

8 months ago

Guinean forward Serhou Guirassy has published a statement on social media after losing the CAF Men's Player of the Year Award to Ademola Lookman.

Super Eagles captain Ekong reacts as Ademola Lookman wins CAF POTY award

Football

8 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shared his reaction after Ademola Lookman was named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in Morocco.

CAF Awards 2024: Full list of winners as Lookman, Williams, Banda bag top prizes

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman has won the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award. The Super Eagles star wins the biggest prize as other African stars scoop awards.

Lookman opens up on Premier League rumours after UCL goal vs Real Madrid

Football

8 months ago

Ademola Lookman is linked with a Premier League return. The Super Eagles star has opened up on the rumours after UCL performance against Real Madrid.

Poor stats emerge as Lukaku faces fans backlash months after replacing Victor Osimhen at Napoli

Football

8 months ago

Romelu Lukaku is enduring a difficult time at the hands of Napoli fans amid a poor form months after replacing Victor Osimhen who joined Galatasaray.

Galatasaray insider aims subtle dig at Osimhen, confirms extent of his latest injury

Football

8 months ago

Victor Osimhen suffered an injury setback during Galatasaray's last match. An insider has confirmed the extent of the injury and named a replacement in the team.