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

1661 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Napoli ultras send strong message to Victor Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray move

Football

a month ago

Comparing Cole Palmer and Lamine Yamal’s stats amid ongoing Ballon d'Or debate

Football

a month ago

Napoli makes 2 key decisions on Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray move draws closer

Football

a month ago

Cole Palmer speaks about winning Ballon d'Or after Chelsea win Club World Cup

Football

a month ago

"Others came in sports cars": Ex-Chelsea star rides bicycle to training, fans praise his humility

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen: Why Napoli are yet to sanction striker's permanent move to Galatasaray

Football

a month ago

Diogo Jota immortalised? Liverpool pay artistic tribute to late player near Anfield

Football

a month ago

A mural artist in Liverpool has painted a picture of Diogo Jota on a building few minutes from the club's home stadium, Anfield, to immortalise the late player.

Tragedy as another ex-Super Eagles player and coach dies days after Peter Rufai's demise

Football

a month ago

Nigerian football has been hit by the death of another iconic figure after former international and interim head coach Monday Sinclair was confirmed dead at 88.

Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after Ousmane Dembele loses with PSG in Club World Cup final

Football

a month ago

Ousmane Dembele missed out on the chance to cement his status as the undisputed Ballon d'Or favourite after losing the FIFA Club World Cup final.

Matthijs De Ligt separates from wife after one year over ‘deep spiritual lifestyle’

Football

a month ago

Manchester United defender Matthijs De Ligt and his Dutch model wife AnneKee De Ligt have separated one year after marrying in a private ceremony.

Atletico Madrid set to hijack deal for Super Eagles star wanted by Barcelona, Napoli

Football

a month ago

Atletico Madrid have reportedly contacted a Super Eagles attacker other a potential move to the club amid interest from rivals Barcelona and Napoli.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr names footballer better than his father

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's son Cristiano Jr has named the footballer who is better than his father at this moment, and added that he has yet to win anything.

PSG reignite interest in Super Eagles star after Club World Cup loss to Chelsea

Football

a month ago

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly initiated contact with a Super Eagles star as a potential signing after losing the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea.

Galatasaray pause Osimhen pursuit after Napoli's 2 unacceptable fresh demands

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen's proposed move to Galatasaray is at risk of collapsing after Napoli makes two fresh demands after the Turkish champions accepted initial terms.