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

1673 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Ex-striker Obafemi Martins questions Victor Osimhen's goals for Super Eagles

Football

4 months ago

Premier League side set to move for Osimhen despite personal terms agreement with Man Utd

Football

4 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti provides update on his future amid Real Madrid sack rumours

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit names Galatasaray star more important than striker

Football

4 months ago

JJ Okocha: Super Eagles legend explains how CAF robbed him of winning African best award

Football

4 months ago

Seyi Olofinjana names one condition that will make his kids play for Nigeria

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen fires blank as Galatasaray inch closer to title with win over Bodrum

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen did not have a good day against Bodrum. Galatasaray won 2-0 thanks to goals from former Premier League stars Lukas Torreira and Davison Sanchez.

Top 5 highest-paid Premier League captains after Van Dijk’s new contract at Liverpool

Football

4 months ago

Virgil van Dijk signed a new two-year Liverpool contract, and he is now the joint highest-paid captain in the Premier League alongside Kevin De Bruyne.

Victor Osimhen's conversation with Galatasaray board member leaks amid exit rumours

Football

4 months ago

A Turkish pundit has disclosed a conversation between Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray's vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu that left the board member scared.

Reece James takes swipe at Enzo Maresca after Chelsea loss to Legia Warsaw

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea captain Reece James did not hold back in his assessment of the performance against Legia Warsaw, aiming a subtle dig at manager Enzo Maresca.

Ruben Amorim makes honest admission after Man Utd’s dramatic comeback vs Lyon

Football

4 months ago

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim made an honest admission about his team's performance this season after the dramatic win over Lyon in the Europa League.

Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star named on Chelsea bench vs Legia Warsaw

Football

4 months ago

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has handed first team squad call-up to Landon Emenalo against Legia Warsaw, the son of former Super Eagles star Michael Emenalo.

Victor Osimhen: pundit explains why striker will not continue at Galatasaray

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen is nearing the end of his season-long loan at Galatasaray and the club want him permanently, but a pundit has explained why it is not possible.

Sunday Oliseh sparks debate, names best Super Eagles squad ever

Football

4 months ago

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has caused controversy on social media after naming the greatest ever Nigerian national team squad in response to a fan.