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

1482 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Nigerian athlete sets new record, wins gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Athletics

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen: George Gardi explains how Galatasaray signed Napoli star

Football

10 months ago

Boniface puts up Osimhen’s Galatasaray jersey for sale after arriving at Super...

Football

10 months ago

Olise, Madueke and other players set for international debuts in September

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen given hero’s welcoming at Super Eagles camp after joining...

Football

10 months ago

Ex Super Eagles star congratulates Ademola Lookman on his Ballon d'Or nomination

Football

10 months ago

8 Nigerians who have been nominated for Ballon d'Or after Ademola Lookman

Football

10 months ago

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman was nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or award. He became the ninth Nigerian to be shortlisted for the prestigious award.

"We need much better": Emenike kicks as Fabrizio links Man Utd's Antony to his former club

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles legend and former Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike has kicked against transfer rumours linking Manchester United star Antony to the Turkish club.

Victor Osimhen shares adorable photo with his daughter, sends first message to Galatasaray fans

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen has shared an adorable photo of him and his daughter as he sends his first message to the Galatasaray fans after his official unveiling.

Asisat Oshoala missing as 2 African footballers nominated for women's Ballon d'Or

Football

10 months ago

France Football have announced the 30 player shortlist for the Women's Ballon d'Or and six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala is missing.

"We are the best": Galatasaray unveil Victor Osimhen in mask video, names big salary he'll earn

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray have officially unveiled Victor Osimhen with a movie like mask video. The Turkish champions also named the salary the Nigerian will earn.

How Galatasaray could line up with Osimhen to battle Mourinho’s Fenerbahce

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray have signed Victor Osimhen on loan. The Turkish champions improved their squad to compete against Fenerbahce coached by Jose Mourinho.

Emmanuel Emenike shows off completed hospital in Owerri, flaunts expensive medical facility

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Emenike completed and commissioned his hospital in Owerri May 2024. The striker has reshared videos on his Instagram story.

Victor Osimhen: reason Super Eagles star chose number 45 at Galatasaray

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear the jersey number 45 after signing for Galatasaray on loan. A Nigerian journalist has stated the reason for the choice.

Galatasaray troll Chelsea after signing Victor Osimhen on loan

Football

10 months ago

Galatasaray have completed the loan signing of Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The Turkish champions have aimed a dig at one of the clubs trying to sign the striker.

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