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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

How much do overseas basketball players make? The average salary of hoppers in Europe, Asia and Africa

How much do overseas basketball players make? The average salary of hoppers in Europe, Asia and Africa

Sports

3 years ago

Haaland breaks Golden Boot tally of last four seasons with impressive hat-trick

Haaland breaks Golden Boot tally of last four seasons with impressive hat-trick

Football

3 years ago

Excited Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana praises teammates after Super Cup triumph

Excited Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana praises teammates after Super Cup triumph

Football

3 years ago

Oldest football stadiums: Which was the first football stadium ever built?

Oldest football stadiums: Which was the first football stadium ever built?

Football

3 years ago

Greatest swimmer of all time: A ranked list of the best swimmers ever

Greatest swimmer of all time: A ranked list of the best swimmers ever

Sports

3 years ago

Ronaldo out as Messi, Mbappe included in IFFHS 2022 Men's World Team after splendid World Cup show

Ronaldo out as Messi, Mbappe included in IFFHS 2022 Men's World Team after splendid World Cup show

Football

3 years ago

Female NFL owners: A ranked list of all women who own NFL teams

Female NFL owners: A ranked list of all women who own NFL teams

Sports

3 years ago

The NFL has grown to become one of the most-watched sports leagues in the world. Female NFL Owners have taken up space where few women have in the sports arena.

Messi in, Ronaldo out: L'Equipe name their team of the of the year 2022

Messi in, Ronaldo out: L'Equipe name their team of the of the year 2022

Football

3 years ago

L'Equipe has named its team of the year 2022 featuring four Premier League stars. PSG duo Messi and Kylian Mbappe are some of the players who made the cup.

Incredible records broken in memorable 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Incredible records broken in memorable 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Football

3 years ago

The 2022 FIFA World Cup might be the most spectacular one on record. Talking of records, they fell regularly as history was made quite frequently in Qatar.

Heartwarming as Morocco players donate World Cup earnings to charity

Heartwarming as Morocco players donate World Cup earnings to charity

Football

3 years ago

Morocco took a leaf from England's customary moving gestures after major tournaments as the Atlas Lions donated their entire World Cup earnings to charity.

Muhammad Ali Vs Mike Tyson: Who was the better boxer and why?

Muhammad Ali Vs Mike Tyson: Who was the better boxer and why?

Boxing

3 years ago

The Muhammad Ali vs Mike Tyson debate is one that never ends as many boxing fans have different theories explaining who they think had a successful career.

Jose Mourinho singles out unsung Morocco hero for praise

Jose Mourinho singles out unsung Morocco hero for praise

Football

3 years ago

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho has been surprised by the output of Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who has been a revelation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

En-Nesyri's World Cup winner for Morocco breaks Ronaldo's record

En-Nesyri's World Cup winner for Morocco breaks Ronaldo's record

Football

3 years ago

Youssef En-Nesyri's powerful jump for Morocco's winner against Portugal has broken Cristiano Ronaldo's record. He jumped 2.78m to send the Atlas Lions through.

Canada's most popular sports: Which are the most famous sports in Canada?

Canada's most popular sports: Which are the most famous sports in Canada?

Sports

3 years ago

Canada's most popular sports: Which are the most famous sports in Canada? Ice hockey takes the top spot. Where does soccer rank in the most popular sports list?

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

3 years ago

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon made history in the match against Brazil in Qatar. It was the first time Brazil lost to an African team in the tournament.

Nomso Obiajuru