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

1477 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Samson Siasia names player who can transform Super Eagles, rates him like Jay...

Football

9 months ago

5 Nigerian football personalities who have endorsed Augustine Eguavoen

Football

9 months ago

Troost Ekong: Super Eagles captain gives reason for moving to Saudi Arabia

Football

9 months ago

Mikel Obi backs Augustine Eguavoen for Super Eagles job, gives crucial reason

Football

9 months ago

Famous football twins after Jurrien and Quinten Timber played for Netherlands

Football

9 months ago

Clemens Westerhof names Nigerian tactician as perfect for Super Eagles...

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles return to Nigeria after draw with Rwanda amid uncertainty over coaching position

Football

9 months ago

The Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria in the early hours of today after their goalless draw against Rwanda, with uncertainty over Augustine Eguavoen's role.

Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong sends message to Nigerians after draw vs Rwanda

Football

9 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has sent a message to Nigerians after the team played a 0-0 draw against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

Mourinho names one attribute he doesn't like about Osimhen after joining Galatasaray

Football

9 months ago

Jose Mourinho has opened up about Victor Osimhen moving to rivals Galatasaray and named one attribute he does not like about the Super Eagles striker.

Augustine Eguavoen quits role as Super Eagles handler, gives tough reasons

Football

9 months ago

Augustine Eguavoen has quit his role as the Super Eagles handler after he led the national team to defeat Benin and draw with Rwanda at the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

Nigerians who played for Luton Town after Victor Moses joins English club

Football

9 months ago

EFL Championship side Luton Town signed Victor Moses earlier today. The AFCON 2013 winner becomes the 10th Nigerian to play for the English club.

Rwanda vs Nigeria: Super Eagles settle for a point in Kigali in AFCON 2025 qualifiers

Football

9 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have played a goalless draw against Rwanda at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali in matchday two of AFCON 2025 qualifier.

Fabrizio Romano provides update on Osimhen's future after Mikel's comment on Chelsea move

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan but the rumours linking him to Chelsea are still active. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update.