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

Author's articles

Ashleigh Plumptre’s dad beams with pride as second daughter serves in the British Army

Football

6 days ago

Crystal Palace: Why FA Cup and Community Shield winners were ejected from Europa League

Football

6 days ago

Super Falcons star flaunts boyfriend in Morocco shirt after WAFCON glory

Football

7 days ago

Virgil van Dijk reacts after Crystal Palace fans ruin Diogo Jota tribute at Wembley

Football

7 days ago

2025 Community Shield: Prize money Crystal Palace earned after beating Liverpool

Football

7 days ago

Galatasaray boss discloses what he told Victor Osimhen before dropping him vs Gaziantep

Football

7 days ago

Mikel Arteta warns rivals after Viktor Gyokeres’ first goal for Arsenal: “He will destroy you”

Football

8 days ago

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta send to a warning to Premier League rivals after new striker Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goal for the Gunners.

Ademola Lookman rejects Premier League move despite requesting Atalanta departure

Football

8 days ago

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has turned down Atalanta's attempt to sell him to the Premier League after the club rejected Inter Milan's offer.

Declan Rice, Vinicius Jr and other players who don't deserve Ballon d'Or nomination

Football

9 days ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees list for the voting categories has been announced by France Football. Fans have raised eyebrows about that nominations of some players.

2025 Ballon d'Or: Predicting the winners of each category after nominees announcement

Football

9 days ago

France Football have announced the nominees of each of the voting categories of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ahead of the awards ceremony in Paris on September 22.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al-Nassr star speaks out after 2025 Ballon d'Or snub

Football

9 days ago

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after he was excluded from the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees' list which was announced on Wednesday.

Gasperini reacts to Ademola Lookman's transfer saga at Atalanta after calling him worst penalty taker

Football

10 days ago

Former Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shared his thoughts about Ademola Lookman's transfer dispute after the club blocked his move to Inter Milan.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Victor Osimhen, others who deserve to be nominated for Ballon d'Or

Football

10 days ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or 30-man nominees list has sparked controversy on social media after some top stars were excluded, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

2025 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after France Football announced nominees

Football

10 days ago

France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or, have announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 award. Ousmane Dembele retains his favourite status.