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

1656 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Super Eagles star nears big money move to Turkey, set to become Osimhen's new rival

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Eric Chelle reacts after CHAN Eagles lose opening match to Senegal

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Oshoala reacts as sister gets engaged after BSc first class and MSc distinction

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14 days ago

FC Porto loses another former player a month after Diogo Jota's death

Football

14 days ago

Tosin Adarabioyo finally decides whether to play for Super Eagles or England, report

Football

14 days ago

"What kind of cross is this?": WAFCON winner Ajibade blasts teammate for barber’s rubbish haircut

Football

14 days ago

“Achalugo is still waiting”: WAFCON winner Nnadozie tells Nigerian bachelors in eye-catching video

Football

14 days ago

Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie shared a video of herself dressed smartly, getting Nigerian men talking with her caption.

Barcelona stars rate Lamine Yamal's chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Football

15 days ago

Lamine Yamal is one of the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or. His Barcelona teammates Gavi and Raphinha rate his chances of winning the award.

Arsenal, Barcelona and 2 other clubs Ademola Lookman can join after handing in transfer request at Atalanta

Football

15 days ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially handed in a transfer request as he pushes to force a move away from Atalanta after they blocked his exit.

Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's highest-paid players in Europe after mega Galatasaray contract

Football

15 days ago

Victor Osimhen will earn a bumper salary at Galatasaray after joining the club permanently, retaining his spot as the highest-paid Nigerian player in Europe.

Sarah Ogoke breastfeeds baby after helping D’Tigress win 5th consecutive AfroBasket title, video

Sports

15 days ago

Sarah Ogoke was spotted breastfeeding her baby in the dressing room after helping D'Tigress beat Mali to win the 2025 AfroBasket title in Ivory Coast.

Nigeria-eligible player set to leave Chelsea after winning FIFA Club World Cup

Football

15 days ago

Chelsea will part ways with about 15 players this summer. The mass clear-out with affect a Nigerian player who is set to leave after one season in the first team.

Nigerians alert Tinubu after D'Tigress won 2025 AfroBasket: "Give them their $100k"

Sports

16 days ago

Nigeria's women basketball team, D'Tigress, have won the 2025 AfroBasket and Nigerians have told President Tinubu to give them their $100k compensation.

Victor Osimhen discloses his daughter's role in convincing him to join Galatasaray

Football

17 days ago

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has opened up on his daughter Hailey's role in convincing him to sign for Galatasaray after spending last season on loan.

Jose Mourinho’s words resurface as Dele Alli considers retirement at 29

Football

17 days ago

Jose Mourinho's advice to Dele Alli has resurfaced after reports emerged that the former Tottenham midfielder is considering retirement from football at 29.

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