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

637 articles published since 05 Jan 2015

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2022 World Cup: Brazil's incredible record against African teams broken by Cameroon

2022 World Cup: Brazil's incredible record against African teams broken by Cameroon

Football

2 years ago

Van Gaal hits out at Dutch critics before USA World Cup clash

Van Gaal hits out at Dutch critics before USA World Cup clash

Football

2 years ago

World Cup 2022: France makes nonsense of 'champion's curse' to become the first team to reach round of 16

World Cup 2022: France makes nonsense of 'champion's curse' to become the first team to reach round of 16

Football

2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe equals Lionel Messi’s World Cup record after netting brace against Denmark

Kylian Mbappe equals Lionel Messi’s World Cup record after netting brace against Denmark

Football

2 years ago

African football legend Roger Milla celebrated by FIFA at 2022 World Cup

African football legend Roger Milla celebrated by FIFA at 2022 World Cup

Football

2 years ago

Hollywoodbets announces Bafana Bafana legend Teko Modise as a brand ambassador

Football

2 years ago

Lionel Messi becomes first Argentine to score at 4 different World Cup tournaments

Lionel Messi becomes first Argentine to score at 4 different World Cup tournaments

Football

2 years ago

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi scored against Saudi Arabia on November 22, and becomes first Argentine to score at 4 different World Cup events.

Jude Bellingham makes history with his first international goal for England at World Cup against Iran

Jude Bellingham makes history with his first international goal for England at World Cup against Iran

Football

2 years ago

England's Jude Bellingham is just 19 years old, but he's already made history for his country on the world stage after opening World Cup scoring against Iran.

Uproar in Qatar as World Cup reporter loses money and documents after getting robbed live on air

Uproar in Qatar as World Cup reporter loses money and documents after getting robbed live on air

Football

2 years ago

Argentine journalist Dominique Metzger got robbed live on air while broadcasting from the World Cup in Qatar, losing valuables including her money and documents

World Cup 2022: Watch England players cool off as extremely hot temperatures hit Qatar

World Cup 2022: Watch England players cool off as extremely hot temperatures hit Qatar

Football

2 years ago

England stars led by Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben White rushed to air coolers to take the steam off at the Al Wakrah Sports Complex in Qatar.

UFC flyweight rankings: Who is the best flyweight fighter?

UFC flyweight rankings: Who is the best flyweight fighter?

Sports

2 years ago

A panel of voters including members of the press decides the UFC flyweight rankings. Fighters can enter multiple weight classes and compete for titles in each.

Zlatko Dalić: age, net worth, nationality, coaching career, family, salary

Zlatko Dalić: age, net worth, nationality, coaching career, family, salary

Football

2 years ago

The post has proven that Zlatko Dalić's age proved to be timely since he became one of the best coaches in world football and influenced the football scene.

Lionel Scaloni's stats, salary, age, nationality, wife, achievements

Lionel Scaloni's stats, salary, age, nationality, wife, achievements

Football

2 years ago

Judging from Lionel Scaloni's stats, records, and achievements as Argentina's manager, the former midfielder has proved he is among the top coaches in football.

Meet the 3 female referees set to make history as first women to officiate at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Meet the 3 female referees set to make history as first women to officiate at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Football

2 years ago

Three female referees will etch their names in the history books as they will become the first women to officiate at a men's World Cup when Qatar 2022 begins.

FIFA World Cup 2022: ball, price, design, weight, photos

FIFA World Cup 2022: ball, price, design, weight, photos

Football

2 years ago

The FIFA World Cup 2022 ball is the first ever to be made with sustainable materials, and technological designs that will facilitate fast and accurate shots.

Nomso Obiajuru