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

1753 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya makes early plans for crucial match against Rwanda

Football

10 months ago

Why Osimhen and Galatasaray stars wore special shirts during win over Samsunspor

Football

10 months ago

Libyan FF begin internal restructuring after CAF’s verdict on airport hostage saga

Football

10 months ago

Ekong wins AFCON award ahead of CAF POTY showdown with Super Eagles teammate Lookman

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen: How Mauro Icardi's ACL injury affects his future in Turkey

Football

10 months ago

Top Napoli fan slams Osimhen for creating problems for Conte before Galatasaray move

Football

10 months ago

Napoli fans told to stop obsessing over Osimhen amid bright Galatasaray start

Football

10 months ago

A top Napoli fan has issued a stern warning to the rest of the fan base to quit their obsession over Victor Osimhen as he is no longer one of their own.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Mikel Obi predicts London derby, other Premier League games

Football

10 months ago

John Obi Mikel has shared his predicted outcome for the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal on Sunday as well as other Premier League games.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish journalist sends strong message to Galatasaray about star's permanent signing

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray are considering signing Victor Osimhen permanently after impressing early into his loan, but a journalist has warned the club against it.

Chelsea youngster dances to Davido’s FIA after debut in 8:0 UECL win over Noah

Football

10 months ago

Chelsea youngster Samuel Rak Sakyi made his senior debut in the 8-0 win over Noah FC. He was seen dancing to Davido's FIA in the dressing room afterwards.

Ex England international warns Osimhen about Saudi move after brace vs Tottenham

Football

10 months ago

Former England international striker Peter Crouch has advised Nigerian Victor Osimhen to snub Saudi Arabia interest and continue his career in Europe.

How Galatasaray coach Buruk could deploy Osimhen after Icardi's season ending injury

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray have confirmed that Mauro Icardi is out for the season after suffering an ACL injury. Okan Buruk now has to tailor his plans around Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen sends message to Galatasaray partner Icardi after injury vs Tottenham

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi was stretchered off during the win over Tottenham Hotspur. Victor Osimhen has sent a message to his striking partner.

Stat proves Osimhen is Europa League’s worst striker despite brace vs Tottenham

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored twice for Galatasaray against Tottenham but an underlying stat has emerged, proving he is the worst striker in the Europa League.