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

1663 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen reportedly sets date to announce his next club

Football

a month ago

Antonio Conte reportedly freezes Osimhen out of Napoli's first team ahead of pre-season

Football

a month ago

Reactions as Victor Osimhen rocks ₦545m Richard Mille wristwatch

Football

a month ago

Arsenal identify England-born Nigerian as back-up if they fail to sign Lookman

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen breaks Galatasaray's jersey sales record despite Napoli return on the cards

Football

a month ago

FIFA CWC: 98-year-old grandma 'weds' Lionel Messi before Inter Miami's elimination

Football

a month ago

Tragedy as Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju's sister dies days after his funeral

Boxing

a month ago

The family of the late Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana after collapsing in the ring on March 29 has been hit with another tragedy days after his funeral.

Ademola Lookman: Italian expert explains why Napoli must never sign CAF POTY

Football

a month ago

An Italian football expert has warned Napoli not to sign Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman as they look to replace Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Super Eagles goalkeeper rates Nigeria's chances of qualifying for 2026 World Cup

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a message to Nigerians as the team prepare to resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier campaign.

Former Super Eagles forward advises Eric Chelle ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

a month ago

A former Super Eagles forward has advised head coach Eric Chelle to give Nigeria Premier Football League football stars a chance in the national team.

Victor Osimhen flaunts ₦900m Rolls-Royce amid reports of Napoli return

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen is set to resume pre-season training at Napoli next month unless he finds a new club, but the striker continues cruising in his Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee names his favourite Nigerian food

Football

a month ago

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, who is of Nigerian descent through his mother, has named his most favourite food which calls spicy and cooked by hi mom.

When Ex-Senegal star explained why JJ Okocha didn't win Ballon d'Or

Football

a month ago

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha did not win any major award during his career. A former Senegalese footballer has explained why he thinks Okocha did not win.

Turkish pundit questions Osimhen's impact at Galatasaray amid transfer delay

Football

a month ago

Turkish football commentator Ertem Sener is displeased at Victor Osimhen's attitude as he has yet to respond to Galatasaray's contract proposals.

Al-Nassr reignite interest in Victor Boniface with Jhon Duran set to join Fenerbahce

Football

a month ago

Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr are reportedly interested in Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface six months after rejecting him amid Jhon Duran's exit.

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