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

1754 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Favour Ofili given financial compensation after exclusion from Paris 2024 Olympics Women's 100m race

Athletics

10 months ago

Nigerian UFC fighter Kamaru Usman endorses Donald Trump for US Presidency

Sports

10 months ago

Arsenal reignite transfer interest in Super Eagles star after bright start to the season

Football

10 months ago

Conte takes aim at Osimhen, blames him, others for Napoli’s situation after Atalanta loss

Football

10 months ago

Napoli make major rule change to let Osimhen leave the club, report

Football

10 months ago

3 reasons Victor Osimhen will not join Galatasaray permanently despite interest

Football

10 months ago

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: why Libya postponed early preparation camp

Football

10 months ago

The Libyan national team have postponed their planned early AFCON 2025 qualifiers training camp by five days after fresh update emerges in the local league.

Why Victor Osimhen missed Galatasaray training ahead of Tottenham’s Europa League clash

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen did not train with his Galatasaray teammates at the weekend as the team prepared for the UEFA Europa League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Why Libyan players have begun early training after CAF's verdict favoured Nigeria

Football

10 months ago

The Libyan national team will begin a training camp for their remaining AFCON 2025 games tomorrow in Benghazi after CAF's verdict on aiport saga favoured Nigeria.

Lyon set to sanction Nigerian player over social media activity despite apology

Football

10 months ago

French club Olympique Lyonnais have opened a disciplinary inquiry against Nigerian forward Gift Orban over his social media activity despite apologising.

Antonio Conte hints Napoli missed Victor Osimhen after Atalanta thrashing

Football

10 months ago

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte appears to have suggested that the club misses Victor Osimhen after compatriot Ademola Lookman taught him a bitter lesson.

5 players in Europe who have outscored Al Nassr star Cristiano in 2024

Football

10 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a goal machine despite playing in Saudi Pro League. Only five players in the European leagues have outscored him in 2024.

Victor Osimhen rated above Erling Haaland on list of most marketable athletes in 2024

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ranked higher than Manchester City striker Erling Haaland on the lost of the most valuable athletes in 2024.