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

1666 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

"Grateful": Ighalo flaunts private jet as he flies out of Nigeria after lavish 36th birthday party

Football

2 months ago

Phumlani Msibi: Iconic South African sports commentator dies at 57

Football

2 months ago

Birthday Bliss! Ndidi surprises wife with ₦300M Bentley Bentayga gift?

Football

2 months ago

"Outside with $50k budget": Davido, Chiefpriest, Osimhen and Boniface shut down Lagos club

Football

2 months ago

“I washed gutters for ₦30": Victor Osimhen opens up on his rise to $30M fortune

Football

2 months ago

Tears as late Nigerian boxer is laid to rest, leaves behind 2 beautiful daughters

Boxing

2 months ago

“Over a billion dollars in my crib": Chiefpriest hosts Davido, Osimhen, Boniface in Lagos Mansion

Football

2 months ago

Popular socialite Cubana Chiefpriest hosted Afrobeats star Davido and Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface at his Lagos mansion.

Premier League: Supercomputer predicts winner after 2025/26 fixtures release

Football

2 months ago

A supercomputer has predicted the 2025/26 Premier League winner after the list of fixtures for next season were announced and it's a bad news for Arsenal.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray told the ideal replacement for Napoli star

Football

2 months ago

Turkish football commentator Ertem Sener has told Galatasaray to sign two players as Victor Osimhen's replacement if the Nigerian forward leaves.

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona Star, 17, breaks silence on viral dating rumours with 30-year-old lady

Football

2 months ago

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal is allegedly involved with a 30-year-old YouTuber after both were spotted on vacation together in Sicily, Italy.

Rolls Royce, G-Wagon, Range Rover: Inside Ighalo’s luxury car collection valued at ₦415 million

Football

2 months ago

Saudi-based forward Odion Ighalo is one of the richest Nigerian footballers and he shows off his wealth in his fashion taste and expensive car collections.

"He’ll be sacked": Fans predict Amorim’s exit as Man United face 3 PL giants in first 5 matches

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United will face Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in their opening five matches next season and fans are worried Ruben Amorim could be sacked.

Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star handed 5-year suspension over fallout with ex-teammate Eto'o

Football

2 months ago

The Cameroon FA has suspended former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Geremi Njitap for five years after he clashed with federation president Samuel Eto'o.

"I am not keen": Osimhen names one club he won't join after playing for Galatasaray

Football

2 months ago

Napoli star Victor Osimhen will decide his next club in the coming weeks. The Super Eagles forward has named one club that stand no chance of signing him.