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 makes honest admission after Man Utd’s dramatic comeback vs Lyon

Football

4 months ago

Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star named on Chelsea bench vs Legia Warsaw

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen: pundit explains why striker will not continue at Galatasaray

Football

4 months ago

Sunday Oliseh sparks debate, names best Super Eagles squad ever

Football

4 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid make decision over coach's future after Champions League exit

Football

4 months ago

Kelechi Iheanacho: Olofinjana defends Super Eagles star after Sevilla director’s criticism

Football

4 months ago

Arsenal star earns praise after ‘predicting’ Real Madrid scoreline with powerful Bible verse

Football

4 months ago

Football fans on social media have showered praises on Jurrien Timber after his Bible verse reflected the aggregate scoreline against Real Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reacts after reaching historic Champions League semi final

Football

4 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his thoughts after leading the team to a historic UEFA Champions League semifinal, beating Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate.

South Africa ex-captain panics, calls for drastic action in SAFA as 3 points deduction looms

Football

4 months ago

Former South Africa national team captain Itumeleng Khune has called for drastic action inside SAFA as the team faces points deduction in the World Cup qualifier.

Mutiu Adepoju names 4 Real Madrid players who can hurt Arsenal in UCL tie

Football

4 months ago

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has warned Arsenal to be careful of four Real Madrid players ahead of their UEFA Champions League tie.

Aaron Boupendza: Gabonese footballer dies after falling from building in China

Football

4 months ago

Former Gabonese international striker Aaron Boupendza has sadly passed away at the age of 28 after falling from that 11th floor of a building in China.

Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract at Al-Nassr: Everything you need to know

Football

4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a new contract at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, which could keep him at the club till the end of his professional career.

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: UEFA consider rule change after Gunners won first leg 3-0

Football

4 months ago

UEFA are considering a rule change that will affect the arrangement of knockout games and give advantage to seeded teams by playing at home in the second leg.

Hansi Flick reacts after Barcelona nearly bottled four goal lead against Dortmund

Football

4 months ago

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was displeased after his team put up a poor performance and nearly lost a four-goal lead to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.