Nomso Obiajuru

Education: BSc Mass Communication, University of Lagos (2008-2012), Google News Lab on digital tools for media reporting (2018), Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Script Editor at Hip TV (2014-2015), Current Affairs/Sports Editor at Legit.ng (2015-2017), Head, Sports Desk at Legit.ng (2017-2021), Team Lead Football at Sports Brief (2021-2024), Team Lead of Sports editorial offices at Legit (2024-present)

Nomso Obiajuru is a sports journalist with over 10 years of professional experience. He currently serves as the Team Lead of the Sports Editorial Desk at Legit, where he drives content strategy, audience growth, and editorial excellence. Over the course of his career, he has worked with reputable media organizations like Legit.ng, Sports Brief, and HipTV. His work spans in-depth sports reporting, feature writing, live event coverage, and editorial leadership. Nomso obtained a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos in 2012. Email: nomso.obiajuru@corp.legit.ng

642 articles published since 05 Jan 2015

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Nigerian football star loses father, pens emotional tribute after his burial

Nigerian football star loses father, pens emotional tribute after his burial

Football

2 days ago

Trouble for Chelle as Super Eagles receive AFCON warning days before World Cup playoffs

Trouble for Chelle as Super Eagles receive AFCON warning days before World Cup playoffs

Football

2 days ago

FIFA boss sends message to African nation amid allegations NFF misused $1.2m stadium fund

FIFA boss sends message to African nation amid allegations NFF misused $1.2m stadium fund

Football

2 days ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Mysterious cat who predicted CWC chooses winner of El Clasico

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Mysterious cat who predicted CWC chooses winner of El Clasico

Football

9 days ago

Blow for Super Eagles as 3 Nigeria-Eligible players get England call-up

Blow for Super Eagles as 3 Nigeria-Eligible players get England call-up

Football

10 days ago

Mysterious cat who predicted Club World Cup, discloses outcome of Liverpool vs Man United

Mysterious cat who predicted Club World Cup, discloses outcome of Liverpool vs Man United

Football

16 days ago

CAF releases statement on Aubameyang ahead of Gabon vs Nigeria World Cup playoff

CAF releases statement on Aubameyang ahead of Gabon vs Nigeria World Cup playoff

Football

16 days ago

CAF has celebrated Gabon’s captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with a tribute video ahead of his nation’s crucial World Cup playoff clash against Nigeria.

Ex-Nigeria captain sends warning to Chelle, names one player who could shatter Nigeria’s WC hopes

Ex-Nigeria captain sends warning to Chelle, names one player who could shatter Nigeria’s WC hopes

Football

16 days ago

Sunday Oliseh has told Eric Chelle to bench his captain, William Troost-Ekong, and field only top performers when the Super Eagles face Gabon in a World Cup playoff.

CAF president reacts as SA risks FIFA ban following latest move by Sports minister

CAF president reacts as SA risks FIFA ban following latest move by Sports minister

Football

16 days ago

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has weighed in on SA's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s decision to write to FIFA regarding the Teboho Mokoena yellow card saga.

Updated ranking shows Nigeria’s slim World Cup lifeline as CAF clarifies playoff format

Updated ranking shows Nigeria’s slim World Cup lifeline as CAF clarifies playoff format

Football

22 days ago

CAF has explained how it will select the top four second-place teams for the World Cup playoffs, which could offer Nigeria an opportunity to be at the World Cup.

How much Super Eagles could lose if they don’t qualify for the World Cup

How much Super Eagles could lose if they don’t qualify for the World Cup

Football

22 days ago

With qualification still hanging in the balance, failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could prove very costly for Nigeria's Super Eagles and the NFF.

Liverpool's message to Nigerian fans backfires after defeat to Chelsea

Liverpool's message to Nigerian fans backfires after defeat to Chelsea

Football

30 days ago

Liverpool suffered their third consecutive loss after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and a video posted by the club has gathered reactions.

Mikel Obi predicts Chelsea vs Liverpool, Man United results, tips manager for sack

Mikel Obi predicts Chelsea vs Liverpool, Man United results, tips manager for sack

Football

30 days ago

John Obi Mikel has named the manager who will be sacked after the Week 7 matches in the Premier League. He also predicted the outcomes of three matches this weekend.

Mysterious cat who predicted Club World Cup chooses winner of Chelsea vs Liverpool

Mysterious cat who predicted Club World Cup chooses winner of Chelsea vs Liverpool

Football

a month ago

Chelsea vs Liverpool always makes for good viewing, and ahead of the encounter this weekend, a cat who predicts football matches has picked the winner of the game.

What is the highest-paid sport in the world right now? Top 15 list

What is the highest-paid sport in the world right now? Top 15 list

Sports

5 months ago

What is the highest-paid sport in the world right now? Check out this article to learn about the best-paying sports in the contemporary world and what they entail.

Nomso Obiajuru