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

1648 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

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

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

Football

2 months ago

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

Football

2 months ago

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

Football

2 months ago

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

Football

2 months ago

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.

Victor Osimhen: Al-Hilal set to triple Galatasaray’s salary offer to sign Super Eagles star

Football

2 months ago

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal hold a strong interest in Victor Osimhen and are ready to triple Galatasaray's salary offer to sign him from Napoli.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray star posts for the first time after Napoli won Serie A title

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has shared his first post on his Instagram page since his parent club Napoli became the Italian Serie A champions on Friday evening.

Liverpool lift Premier League trophy after 1-1 draw vs FA Cup winners Crystal Palace

Football

2 months ago

Premier League champions Liverpool have finally gotten their hands on the trophy after finishing the season with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Okan Buruk provides update on Victor Osimhen after missing Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Goztepe

Football

2 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided the latest update on Victor Osimhen after the Super Eagles forward missed the 2-0 victory over Goztepe.

Comparing Osimhen’s stats to Lukaku's during Napoli's Serie A wins in 2023 and 2025

Football

2 months ago

Napoli won the Italian Serie A title in the 2022/23 and 2024/25 seasons. How does Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku's stats compare in those seasons?

Antonio Conte throws subtle shade at Osimhen, others after Napoli win Serie A title

Football

2 months ago

Napoli were crowned Italian Serie A champions after beating Cagliari 2-0 and Antonio Conte spared some words for the players who left Napoli during the season.