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

Premier League: Why Liverpool's title party could be delayed even if they beat Tottenham

Football

3 months ago

Nicolas Jackson sends message to Chelsea fans after first goal since December

Football

3 months ago

Andre Onana buys £3.5m mansion in Greater Manchester amid exit rumours

Football

3 months ago

Real Madrid threatens to boycott Copa del Rey final vs Barcelona, gives strong reasons

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles star Ola Aina gives 3 reasons he chose Nigeria over England

Football

3 months ago

Pep Guardiola 'gets back' with his wife as he aims to save marriage months after divorce

Football

3 months ago

Luis Enrique unafraid of Arsenal, sends message to Gunners ahead of UCL clash

Football

3 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has sent a subtle message to Arsenal that he is not afraid of them ahead of their Champions League clash.

UEFA propose 3 rule changes in Champions League after first season of new format

Football

3 months ago

UEFA are set to make amendments to three rules in their club competitions next season, including removing the extra time and deciding ties via penalties.

Galatasaray’s shot at Osimhen assessed as Manchester United drops interest

Football

3 months ago

Turkish pundit Ertan Suzgun has rated Galatasaray's chances of signing Victor Osimhen permanently after Manchester United withdrew from the race.

Yaya Toure admits Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi should have won 2013 CAF POTY Award

Football

3 months ago

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has admitted that Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi should have won the 2013 African Footballer of the Year Award.

5 clubs left in the race after Manchester United withdraw Victor Osimhen pursuit

Football

3 months ago

Manchester United have reportedly withdrawn their transfer interest in Victor Osimhen, leaving other clubs in tnt race including Liverpool and Chelsea.

Sergio Aguero tips Mikel Arteta to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

Football

3 months ago

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has tipped Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to replace Pep Guardiola at the club whenever the Spaniard leaves.

Mikel Arteta reacts after Arsenal draw Crystal Palace to delay Liverpool's title celebrations

Football

3 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reacted to his team's performance after dropping two points against Crystal Palace, though they delayed Liverpool's title party.