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

1668 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Kamaru Usman: How much 'Nigerian Nightmare' earned after beating Joaquin Buckley in Atlanta

Sports

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen makes new demand from Napoli amid interest from Man United

Football

2 months ago

Inter Milan star trapped in Iran as Nation risks FIFA ban despite securing World Cup spot

Football

2 months ago

"Naija no dey carry last": Usman steps out with Nigerian flag on his face at UFC weigh-in

Sports

2 months ago

"Bill am now o": Tolu Arokodare reacts as Boniface packs ₦500 bundles in bag

Football

2 months ago

Samuel Chukwueze: 4 clubs interested in Super Eagles star after building mansion for his dad

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit explains how Sane’s signing will affect Nigerian’s future

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray have confirmed the signing of Leroy Sane as a free agent. A Turkish pundit has explained how it will affect Victor Osimhen's future at the club.

Anthony Joshua lands in Ghana, sends crowd wild with surprise motorbike stunt, video

Boxing

2 months ago

Anthony Joshua is in Ghana to attend the "biggest boxing event" later tonight. Thr British-Nigerian boxer wowed the crowd with his motorbike stunts.

"Wetin Osimhen do?": Netizens react as Pinnick side-eyes striker during visit in his Lagos mansion

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles forward and former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick met at a kid's birthday party in Lagos and fans noticed an unusual detail.

Fatherhood goals: A look at Victor Osimhen's family life and how his daughter changed him

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen became a father in October 2022. The Super Eagles forward discussed the role of fatherhood and his child's arrival in changing his life.

“As una no post me”: Boniface aims dig at Osimhen and Odumodu after Lagos hangout

Football

2 months ago

Victor Boniface has hit out at Victor Osimhen and Odumodublvck after they left him out of the pictures they took during their night out in Lagos.

Mikel Obi bags Club World Cup punditry role alongside Brazilian legend Ronaldo

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has been selected as one of the pundits for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by host broadcaster DAZN, alongside other football legends

Nigerian star chooses to play for South Africa as Super Eagles risk missing World Cup

Football

2 months ago

A young defender who is eligible to play for Nigeria and South Africa has chosen Bafana Bafana with Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.

“Big Kala”: Victor Osimhen hails Odumodu in hang out with Boniface

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen continues to enjoy his holiday in Lagos. He recently hung out with fellow footballer Victor Boniface and rapper Odumodu Black.