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

Boniface drops cryptic post with message to village people after firing blank against Libya

Football

11 months ago

Nwabali aims another dig at Libya after Super Eagles' AFCONq victory

Football

11 months ago

Victor Osimhen sends message to Boniface after failing to score for Super Eagles against Libya

Football

11 months ago

Eguavoen plans showdown talks with Boniface after poor outing vs Libya

Football

11 months ago

Fans react as 'controversial referee' denies Super Eagles clear penalty vs Libya

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles stars linked with January moves as Chelsea reignite interest in Osimhen

Football

11 months ago

Libya coach questions injured Osimhen’s impact in Super Eagles squad

Football

11 months ago

Libya head coach Nasser Al-Hadiri does not think Victor Osimhen's absence will hurt the Super Eagles, while naming the team's most dangerous player.

Victor Boniface explains deep meaning behind his tattoos, why he wears no 22

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has opened up on the deep meanings behind his tattoos and also explained why he chose to wear the number 22.

Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu snubs Super Eagles, picks AFCON 2025 favourite

Football

11 months ago

Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu has snubbed the Super Eagles while naming his favourite country to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations next year.

Alex Iwobi explains why he doesn't play as expected for Super Eagles

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles attacker Alex Iwobi has opened up on his contrasting form for club and country, explaining why he doesn't perform to expectations for the Super Eagles.

7 sports journalists going to cover Super Eagles game kidnapped in Anambra, police rescue 6

Football

11 months ago

The Nigerian police Anambra command have rescued six out of seven sports journalists kidnapped on their way to cover Super Eagles game against Libya.

Super Eagles star beats Chelsea star, ranked no.1 on list of best tacklers in Premier League

Football

11 months ago

A Super Eagles midfielder has emerged as the best tackler in the Premier League, beating Chelsea's £115 million midfielder Moises Caicedo by a tackle.

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina gives reason why he wears baggy shorts

Football

11 months ago

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has given reason why he and national teammate Calvin Bassey choose big and sagging football shorts.