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 five 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@sportsbrief.com

1975 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Boniface breaks silence after collapsed Saudi Arabia move

Football

9 months ago

Joseph Yobo warns Chelle, Super Eagles after tricky AFCON 2025 group

Football

9 months ago

Atalanta line up possible replacement for Lookman as president confirms Premier League interest

Football

9 months ago

Osimhen targeted in subtle dig by Turkish expert amid Galatasaray's pursuit of Morata

Football

9 months ago

Real Madrid to face Manchester City and other UCL knockout playoffs

Football

9 months ago

Nathan Tella eyes Super Eagles recall after scoring first Champions League goal

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen speaks on Morata’s links after scoring Europa League goal for Galatasaray

Football

9 months ago

Galatasaray have began talks to sign Alvaro Morata as a striker in January. Victor Osimhen shared his thoughts after the Europa League match against Ajax.

Boniface shares cryptic message, returns to Leverkusen training after failed Saudi move

Football

9 months ago

Victor Boniface was close to joining Saudi Professional League side Al-Nassr but that deal collapsed. He has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen.

Nigerian footballer invited by Sevilla after generating over 100k retweets on X

Football

9 months ago

A Nigerian grassroot footballer popularly known as Ola has moved closer to achieving his dream after Sevilla invited him for trial after getting 100k retweets.

Jerome Boateng’s girlfriend addresses split rumours amid infidelity allegations

Football

9 months ago

Former World Cup winner Jerome Boateng's girlfriend Rebecca Silvera has clarified issues surrounding a statement she made about their rumoured split.

Napoli deal Victor Osimhen another blow, reject transfer offer from top European club

Football

9 months ago

Napoli have reportedly rejected a huge offer from Galatasaray for the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen, insisting on his full release clause or no deal.

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to En Nesyri’s numbers at Fenerbahce after 20 games

Football

9 months ago

A Turkish commentator has compared Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Fenerbahce forward Youssef En-Nesyri and chose his preferred player of the two.

Victor Boniface: How much Super Eagles star eill lose after Al-Nassr deal collapsed

Football

9 months ago

Victor Boniface will not join Al-Nassr after the Saudi Pro League club decided to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran instead despite agreement with the Nigerian.