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

1755 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Osimhen shares cryptic Galatasaray training pictures after overhead kick goal

Football

10 months ago

Mikel Obi sends message to Chelsea after “unlucky” loss to Liverpool

Football

10 months ago

Libyan star admits guilt, explains why Super Eagles were held hostage

Football

10 months ago

Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, others left out of Super Falcons squad under new boss

Football

10 months ago

Libyan official calls for strict measures after Super Eagles' airport ordeal

Football

10 months ago

How Super Eagles players performed at their clubs after airport hostage ordeal in Libya

Football

10 months ago

3 key reasons Ademola Lookman deserves CAF Best Award amid rumoured shortlist

Football

10 months ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is expected to be shortlisted for the CAF Best Award. He is a top favourite to win the award and succeed Victor Osimhen.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star reacts to his overhead kick goal vs Antalyaspor

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored an incredible overhead kick goal against Antalyaspor on his injury return. Galatasaray shared a video of the striker's reaction.

NFF confirms major update on impending CAF sanction after Libya airport saga

Football

10 months ago

The Nigerian Football Federation has provided the latest update on CAF's investigation into the Super Eagles' hostage experience in Libya last week.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray striker scores brilliant overhead kick goal after injury return

Football

10 months ago

Victor Osimhen marked his injury return for Turkish champions Galatasaray with a brilliant overhead kick goal off the bench in the 3-0 win over Antalyaspor.

Kenyan footballer slams Nigeria's reaction to airport saga in Libya

Football

10 months ago

Kenyan footballer David Ochieng has hit out on the reaction of Nigerians to that Super Eagles' hostage experience at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya.

Odemwingie rubbishes Libya's reason for holding Super Eagles hostage

Football

10 months ago

Former Nigerian international Osaze Odemwingie has shared his thoughts on the inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities.

Ex Nigerian international predicts CAF's verdict over Libya vs Nigeria row

Football

10 months ago

A former Nigerian international predicted the possible outcome of the ongoing CAF investigation into the Nigeria vs Libya airport hostage ordeal.

CAF sounds Libya vs Nigeria ultimatum ahead of legal battle after airport saga

Football

10 months ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Libya and Nigeria for their legal battle after airport hostage saga.