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

Bonfrere Jo calls out Nigerian government over unfulfilled promise after Atlanta 96 Olympics gold medal

Football

2 months ago

“He will miss Galatasaray fans”: Pundit fires warning to Osimhen amid Al-Hilal interest

Football

2 months ago

Osimhen, Lookman, other Super Eagles stars with most goals in Europe this season

Football

2 months ago

Real Betis vs Chelsea: Supercomputer predicts UEFA Europa Conference League final

Football

2 months ago

Premier League: How much each team received after Liverpool’s title triumph

Football

2 months ago

Ruben Amorim proposes drastic measures to Man United squad after missing Champions League

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria vs Ghana: Preview, date, time, how to watch Super Eagles play Black Stars in Unity Cup

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on the Black Stars of Ghana in a Jollof derby at the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium in London tomorrow.

Galatasaray director confirms only condition that will make Victor Osimhen stay in Turkey

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray's director Abdullah Kavukcu appears to confirm that the club has given up on the pursuit of Victor Osimhen after giving the only condition he could stay.

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach explains why Osimhen, Lookman miss out on Unity Cup squad

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up on why he left out his two star players Victor Osimhen and Eric Chelle from the Unity Cup squad.

Galatasaray told to give up on Osimhen, compared to Messi leaving Barcelona

Football

2 months ago

Turkish pundit Serhat Ulueren has told Galatasaray to drop their pursuit of Victor Osimhen and instead focus on finding the right replacement for the Nigerian.

Mohamed Salah: 5 records Liverpool star broke during Premier League title win

Football

2 months ago

Mohamed Salah was the star of Liverpool's Premier League title triumph. The Egyptian equalled or broke a few records en route to winning the title.

Sunday Oliseh: Super Eagles legend bags IFAB appointment, to have day on football rules

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has announced that he has secured an appointment as a member of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

Enzo Maresca fires back at Chelsea critics after qualifying for UEFA Champions League

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League after beating Nottingham Forest. Head coach Enzo Maresca had expletive words for his critics.