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

1647 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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“I washed gutters for ₦30": Victor Osimhen opens up on his rise to $30M fortune

Football

a month ago

Tears as late Nigerian boxer is laid to rest, leaves behind 2 beautiful daughters

Boxing

a month ago

“Over a billion dollars in my crib": Chiefpriest hosts Davido, Osimhen, Boniface in Lagos Mansion

Football

a month ago

Premier League: Supercomputer predicts winner after 2025/26 fixtures release

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray told the ideal replacement for Napoli star

Football

a month ago

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona Star, 17, breaks silence on viral dating rumours with 30-year-old lady

Football

a month ago

Rolls Royce, G-Wagon, Range Rover: Inside Ighalo’s luxury car collection valued at ₦415 million

Football

a month ago

Saudi-based forward Odion Ighalo is one of the richest Nigerian footballers and he shows off his wealth in his fashion taste and expensive car collections.

"He’ll be sacked": Fans predict Amorim’s exit as Man United face 3 PL giants in first 5 matches

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United will face Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in their opening five matches next season and fans are worried Ruben Amorim could be sacked.

Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star handed 5-year suspension over fallout with ex-teammate Eto'o

Football

2 months ago

The Cameroon FA has suspended former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Geremi Njitap for five years after he clashed with federation president Samuel Eto'o.

"I am not keen": Osimhen names one club he won't join after playing for Galatasaray

Football

2 months ago

Napoli star Victor Osimhen will decide his next club in the coming weeks. The Super Eagles forward has named one club that stand no chance of signing him.

Ighalo honoured like a king as Osimhen, Boniface, others turn up for his 36th birthday

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles stars including Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface and others turned up for Odion Ighalo's 36th birthday and gave him a guard of honour.

Rising cricket star, 23, who just completed MSc, among 241 victims of Air India tragedy

Athletics

2 months ago

Air India clash claimed the lives of 241 people. One of them has been identified as a recent MSc graduate who played cricket for Leeds Modernians.

FIFA CWC: Onuche Ogbelu becomes first Nigerian to play in USA, 4 others await debut

Football

2 months ago

Esperance de Tunis midfielder Onuche Ogbelu became the first Nigerian to play at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, while four others await their debuts.

Victor Osimhen’s spectacular acrobatic goal earns him special award in Turkey

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored 37 goals for Galatasaray last season. His brilliant acrobatic goal against Antalyaspor has been voted the goal of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo sends signed jersey with powerful message to Donald Trump ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a signed jersey with a powerful message to the United States President Donald Trump through former Portugal Prime minister Antonio Costa.

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