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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)

Awards: Mentorship Excellence Award (2025)

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

620 articles published since 05 Jan 2015

Author's articles

Heartbreak as Young Super Eagles player sentenced to prison in Denmark for assault

Heartbreak as Young Super Eagles player sentenced to prison in Denmark for assault

Football

2 years ago

Is Nikola Jokic the greatest draft pick in NBA history after NBA championship victory?

Is Nikola Jokic the greatest draft pick in NBA history after NBA championship victory?

Sports

2 years ago

Top 10 footballers with the most free kick goals in the history of the game

Top 10 footballers with the most free kick goals in the history of the game

Football

2 years ago

Ranking the greatest players to wear Real Madrid's number 7 shirt

Ranking the greatest players to wear Real Madrid's number 7 shirt

Football

2 years ago

Medeama SC Win First Ghana Premier League Title After Ending Season in Style

Medeama SC Win First Ghana Premier League Title After Ending Season in Style

Football

2 years ago

Departing Iniesta enjoys Barcelona send-off in Japan

Departing Iniesta enjoys Barcelona send-off in Japan

Football

2 years ago

Hazard brutally told he's the "biggest flop of all time" after Madrid release former Chelsea star

Hazard brutally told he's the "biggest flop of all time" after Madrid release former Chelsea star

Football

2 years ago

Eden Hazard has been labelled the "greatest flop of all time" following Real Madrid's decision to part ways with the Belgian international after four seasons.

Footage of Onana and Zenzel Dumfries displaying choreographed dance after Coppa Italia triumph goes viral

Footage of Onana and Zenzel Dumfries displaying choreographed dance after Coppa Italia triumph goes viral

Football

2 years ago

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana and Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries shared a brotherly moment together after Inter Milan successfully defended their Italian Cup.

Mourinho draws comparison to Jesus Christ for Roma miracles

Mourinho draws comparison to Jesus Christ for Roma miracles

Football

2 years ago

Jose Mourinho has drawn a comparison between himself and Jesus Christ for his work at the Italian club. He has guided Roma to consecutive European finals.

Barcelona celebrate La Liga title with open bus parade with thousands of fans

Barcelona celebrate La Liga title with open bus parade with thousands of fans

Football

2 years ago

On Monday, Barcelona fans trooped out in their thousands to celebrate their team after they were crowned La Liga champions for the first time in three years.

Vinicius Junior scores a cracker in Real Madrid vs Manchester City

Vinicius Junior scores a cracker in Real Madrid vs Manchester City

Football

2 years ago

Brazil star Vinicius Junior brilliantly opened the scoring in the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City on Tuesday evening.

Who is Fayza Lamari? All there is to know about Kylian Mbappé’s mother

Who is Fayza Lamari? All there is to know about Kylian Mbappé’s mother

Football

2 years ago

Fayza Lamari is a constant presence in her son's life. It is undeniable that she is critical in his success. Dig in to find out more about Kylian Mbappé's mother.

Top 10 richest football clubs in Africa in 2023: What is their value?

Top 10 richest football clubs in Africa in 2023: What is their value?

Football

2 years ago

Which are the richest football clubs in Africa? Read on to learn more about the top clubs, their coaches and managers, and how long they have been in operation.

Milwaukee Bucks part ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer after early playoff exit

Milwaukee Bucks part ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer after early playoff exit

Sports

2 years ago

Mike Budenholzer's coaching stint with the Milwaukee Bucks has come to an end. The Bucks fired Budenholzer after they lost to the Miami Heat in the first round.

Osimhen breaks Serie A record held by Samuel Eto'o

Osimhen breaks Serie A record held by Samuel Eto'o

Football

2 years ago

Victor Osimhen equalised for Napoli against Udinese, his 22nd of the season, to surpass Samuel Eto'o for most goals by an African in one Serie A term.

Nomso Obiajuru