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

1976 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Turkish legend names who to blame for Victor Osimhen's recent poor performances

Football

9 months ago

Dissecting Victor Osimhen’s Europa League stats for Galatasaray after goal vs Dynamo Kyiv

Football

9 months ago

Gasperini explains how Lookman changed Atalanta's match after halftime substitution

Football

9 months ago

Turkish pundit berates Osimhen, claims he is not suited to Turkish football

Football

9 months ago

Comparing Osimhen's stats at Galatasaray to Lookman's numbers at Atalanta this season

Football

9 months ago

Osimhen crosses milestone goal contributions for Galatasaray with penalty vs Dynamo Kyiv

Football

9 months ago

Man United handed crucial boost in race to sign Osimhen after Garnacho’s decision

Football

9 months ago

Napoli have proposed a strategy to Manchester United in a bid to facilitate the exchange of forwards Victor Osimhen and Alejandro at a discounted price.

Austin JJ Okocha speaks out on Alex Iwobi’s recent top fotm for Fulham

Football

9 months ago

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has applauded his cousin Alex Iwobi's recent top performances for Premier League side Fulham after criticism from Nigerians.

Turkish football pundit sends message to Victor Osimhen amid persistent offside issues

Football

9 months ago

A Turkish journalist had defended Victor Osimhen against his critics after his performance against Hatayspor. He also advised him on how to beat offside traps.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit explains why Galatasaray should not sign striker

Football

9 months ago

Galatasaray are working to sign Victor Osimhen permanently. A Turkish commentator is against this move and has given his reasons for not wanting the striker.

Ademola Lookman ends goal drought, scores with brilliant move for first of 2025

Football

9 months ago

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman has scored his first goal of 2025 with a brilliant move and finish for Atalanta against Napoli.

Lookman, Garnacho and others Napoli have considered to replace Kvaratskhelia

Football

9 months ago

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has left Napoli to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian club have targets on their list to replace their departed Georgian winger.

Osimhen, Ekong and Musa predict the winner of AFCON 2025 MVP

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa and Victor Osimhen have predicted the winner of the MVP award for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.