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

1980 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Liverpool and Chelsea to win as Mikel Obi predicts the results of Premier League matches

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Samsunspor defender ranks Osimhen among 3 best strikers in Turkish league

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eguavoen names key factor that won Lookman CAF POTY award

Football

10 months ago

Turkish football expert rates the chances of Galatasaray signing Osimhen permanently

Football

10 months ago

Mykhailo Mudryk: Mikel Obi speaks on Chelsea star's suspension after failed drug test

Football

10 months ago

Ex Super Eagles Star Names Who to Blame if Nigeria Fail to Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Football

10 months ago

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini speaks after Lookman won CAF POTY award

Football

10 months ago

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shared his thoughts on the statement that he deserves the credit for Ademola Lookman's CAF POTY win.

Osimhen reacts after Boniface teases him on buying airport after ‘owning’ private jet

Football

10 months ago

Victor Boniface is not letting Osimhen have a breathing space after teasing him over the acquisition of an airport and the Galatasaray forward reacted.

2024 CAF POTY: what Hakimi said before PSG game after losing award to Lookman, reports

Football

10 months ago

Achraf Hakimi played during Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win over Monaco on Wednesday two days after CAF Awards. He was caught speaking to a teammate about the award.

Super Eagles hit record six year low position on FIFA rankings in 2024

Football

10 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will finish the year 44th on FIFA ranking, the lowest position they have attained since 2018 in a year of mixed fortunes.

CAF POTY: Ex Super Eagles star opens up on when he knew Lookman would win top prize

Football

10 months ago

Ademola Lookman won the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year, but he had cemented his status as the winner long before Monday night in Marrakech, Morocco.