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

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen phoned defender of Nigerian descent to join him at Galatasaray

Football

8 hours ago

CHAN 2024: How much Super Eagles earned despite group stage exit

Football

10 hours ago

Napoli targets Super Eagles striker to replace injured Romelu Lukaku

Football

13 hours ago

Super Eagles legend pays tribute to former Benin player of Nigerian heritage who died at 39

Football

14 hours ago

English club sacks Super Eagles star after multiple disciplinary issues

Football

18 hours ago

Ndidi and Boniface weigh in on the big question: who’s better, 1996 Eagles or today’s team?

Football

20 hours ago

2026 WCQ: Eric Chelle list 2 criteria for NPFL players to make Super Eagles squad after CHAN

Football

a day ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has listed the two conditions for NPFL players to be considered for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying squad next month.

Caught on camera: Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s wife saves him from awkward TV moment, video

Football

a day ago

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly nearly had an awkward moment on TV during his club's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, but his wife saved the day.

Osimhen promises Galatasaray teammate dinner in fancy restaurant, but on one condition, video

Football

a day ago

Victor Osimhen made a deal with his Galatasaray teammate to take him to dinner at a fancy restaurant if he fulfilled a certain condition during training.

WAFCON star Michelle Alozie scores superb winning goal on return to her club, video

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a day ago

Super Falcons star and Women's Africa Cup of Nations winner, Michelle Alozie, marked her return to her club, Houston Dash, with a brilliant winning goal.

2025 Ballon d'Or: PSG legend gives reason why Ousmane Dembele could lose to Lamine Yamal

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a day ago

Paris Saint-Germain legend Pedro Miguel Pauleta has disclosed the reason why attacker Ousmane Dembele could lose the Ballon d'Or despite being the favourite.

Mikel Arteta sets big target for Arsenal stars after ugly win over Manchester United

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a day ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has applauded his team's spirit in grinding out a win at Old Trafford and added that they need the same resilience this season.

Bruno Fernandes points out what cost Manchester United victory against Arsenal

Football

2 days ago

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes pointed out what cost Manchester United the victory against Arsenal, despite performing better than their visitors.

Ruben Amorim reacts after Man Utd set unwanted record with loss to Arsenal

Football

2 days ago

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shared his thoughts after the club set an unwanted 16-year record during their 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford.