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

Julio Baptista warns Victor Osimhen against Manchester United move

Football

3 months ago

Chelsea, Tottenham and 4 other Premier League clubs that could change managers next season

Football

3 months ago

Tragedy as talented football star dies during league match in South Africa

Football

3 months ago

Osaze Urhoghide chooses to play for Super Eagles, snubs England and Netherlands

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen scores brilliant goal for Galatasaray vs Konyaspor in Turkish Cup

Football

3 months ago

Ex-striker Obafemi Martins questions Victor Osimhen's goals for Super Eagles

Football

3 months ago

Premier League side set to move for Osimhen despite personal terms agreement with Man Utd

Football

3 months ago

Premier League champions-elect Liverpool are set to move for Victor Osimhen this summer despite reports that he has a personal agreement with Manchester United.

Carlo Ancelotti provides update on his future amid Real Madrid sack rumours

Football

3 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti has spoken about his future at Real Madrid beyond this season as reports circulating in the media suggests he is facing the sack.s

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit names Galatasaray star more important than striker

Football

3 months ago

Turkish pundit Erman Ozgur has snubbed striker Victor Osimhen and named Galatasaray's most important player this season after tbr 2-0 win over Bodrum FK.

JJ Okocha: Super Eagles legend explains how CAF robbed him of winning African best award

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has admitted that he deserves to win the African Best award at least once in his career, claiming it was unfair to him.

Seyi Olofinjana names one condition that will make his kids play for Nigeria

Football

3 months ago

Former Super Eagles midfielder Oluwaseyi Olofinjana has spoken about his sons' international future and gave the condition that will make them play for Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen fires blank as Galatasaray inch closer to title with win over Bodrum

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen did not have a good day against Bodrum. Galatasaray won 2-0 thanks to goals from former Premier League stars Lukas Torreira and Davison Sanchez.

Top 5 highest-paid Premier League captains after Van Dijk’s new contract at Liverpool

Football

3 months ago

Virgil van Dijk signed a new two-year Liverpool contract, and he is now the joint highest-paid captain in the Premier League alongside Kevin De Bruyne.

Victor Osimhen's conversation with Galatasaray board member leaks amid exit rumours

Football

4 months ago

A Turkish pundit has disclosed a conversation between Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray's vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu that left the board member scared.