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

1650 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Victor Boniface opens up on failed Al-Nassr move: “I gave out my designer clothes”

Football

30 days ago

French coach Herve Renard backs African player to win 2025 Ballon d'Or award

Football

30 days ago

2025 Ballon d'Or: Dembele reclaims top spot, Palmer drops out of top 3 in latest ranking

Football

30 days ago

Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles' selection criteria ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifier

Football

30 days ago

Napoli ultras send strong message to Victor Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray move

Football

a month ago

Comparing Cole Palmer and Lamine Yamal’s stats amid ongoing Ballon d'Or debate

Football

a month ago

Napoli makes 2 key decisions on Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray move draws closer

Football

a month ago

Napoli have dropped two massive hints that Victor Osimhen is closer to leaving the Serie A champions permanently as negotiations with Galatasaray continue.

Cole Palmer speaks about winning Ballon d'Or after Chelsea win Club World Cup

Football

a month ago

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has responded to the possibility of winning the Ballon d'Or after helping the Blues win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

"Others came in sports cars": Ex-Chelsea star rides bicycle to training, fans praise his humility

Football

a month ago

Former Chelsea star N'golo Kante arrived at Al-Ittihad's pre-season training on a bicycle, earning praise from fans who applauded his humility despite his riches.

Victor Osimhen: Why Napoli are yet to sanction striker's permanent move to Galatasaray

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen is still waiting on Galatasaray and Napoli to reach an agreement over his transfer as reason emerges why Napoli are yet to sanction the deal.

Diogo Jota immortalised? Liverpool pay artistic tribute to late player near Anfield

Football

a month ago

A mural artist in Liverpool has painted a picture of Diogo Jota on a building few minutes from the club's home stadium, Anfield, to immortalise the late player.

Tragedy as another ex-Super Eagles player and coach dies days after Peter Rufai's demise

Football

a month ago

Nigerian football has been hit by the death of another iconic figure after former international and interim head coach Monday Sinclair was confirmed dead at 88.