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

1645 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

"A walking legacy": CAF pays tribute to JJ Okocha on his 52nd birthday

Football

3 days ago

Chelsea donate part of players' Club World Cup bonus to Diogo Jota's family

Football

3 days ago

Victor Osimhen weighs in on PSG vs Tottenham UEFA Super Cup battle

Football

4 days ago

UEFA Super Cup: PSG's prize money after beating Tottenham on penalties

Football

4 days ago

Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star responds to question about marrying a Nigerian man

Football

4 days ago

Sudan coach shades Eric Chelle after his team eliminates Super Eagles from CHAN

Football

4 days ago

Mohamed Salah overtakes Lamine Yamal, ties Ousmane Dembele in latest Ballon d'Or ranking

Football

5 days ago

A new Ballon d'Or ranking put together from fans' vote has emerged online. Mohamed Salah is joint top with Ousmane Dembele and ahead of Lamine Yamal.

Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles B lost 4-0 to Sudan at CHAN 2024

Football

5 days ago

Eric Chelle has spoken after Nigeria were eliminated from the ongoing African Nations Championship after losing 4-0 to Sudan in their second group match.

Robert Lewandowski speaks about losing 2021 Ballon d'Or to Lionel Messi

Football

5 days ago

Robert Lewandowski has shared his thoughts about losing the 2021 Ballon d'Or to Lionel Messi. The Polish striker was the overwhelming favourite for the 2020 award.

Victor Osimhen: Outrage in Turkey after mosque is renamed after Galatasaray star

Football

5 days ago

A popular mosque in Konya, Turkey has been renamed after Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on Google Maps and it sparked outrage among the worshippers.

"Even a Chelsea star paid less": Tacha’s £5k UK apartment claim sparks fierce backlash

Football

5 days ago

An X user has disproved former BBN housemate Tacha's claims of paying £5,000 rent in the UK and mentioned an ex-Chelsea star who lived in the same apartment.

Nigerian prophetess shares prophecy on what will happen to Wenger and Man United new signing Sesko

Football

6 days ago

A Nigerian prophetess Bright Ndibunwa has shared a prophecy of what she saw about Arsene Wenger and Manchester United new signing Benjamin Sesko.

Cristiano Ronaldo proposes to girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez with diamond ring after 9 years together

Football

6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are officially engaged after nine years of dating, and the Argentine model announced it on her social media page.

Ashleigh Plumptre’s dad beams with pride as second daughter serves in the British Army

Football

6 days ago

Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre's dad Tim Plumptre is a proud dad as he celebrates her daughter Bayleigh as she begins her service in the British Army.