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

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Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's highest-paid players in Europe after mega Galatasaray contract

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Sarah Ogoke breastfeeds baby after helping D’Tigress win 5th consecutive AfroBasket title, video

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14 days ago

Nigeria-eligible player set to leave Chelsea after winning FIFA Club World Cup

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14 days ago

Nigerians alert Tinubu after D'Tigress won 2025 AfroBasket: "Give them their $100k"

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14 days ago

Victor Osimhen discloses his daughter's role in convincing him to join Galatasaray

Football

15 days ago

Jose Mourinho’s words resurface as Dele Alli considers retirement at 29

Football

15 days ago

Victor Osimhen: Goal target set for Super Eagles star after joining Galatasaray from Napoli

Football

15 days ago

A Turkish football commentator has applauded Galatasaray for doing everything right in signing Victor Osimhen. He also set a goal target for the striker.

Galatasaray host Victor Osimhen’s welcome party on a yacht in Istanbul, video

Football

16 days ago

Galatasaray continue their series of activities lined up to welcome Victor Osimhen to Istanbul with a yacht party on the Galatasaray Islands in Bosphorus.

Diogo Jota's widow makes her first public appearance since Liverpool star's funeral

Football

16 days ago

Diogo Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, made her first public appearance since her husband's death at the Portuguese Super Cup final between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.

Chelsea shortlist 15 players Enzo Maresca wants to offload after Club World Cup win

Football

16 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup winners Chelsea have reportedly named 15 players who could leave the club this summer, either on a permanent deal or on loan.

Victor Osimhen pens special message to Galatasaray fans after joining in record €75m deal

Football

17 days ago

Galatasaray have launched a special edition merchandise to commemorate Victor Osimhen's arrival. The striker embedded a special message to the fans inside the pack.

Napoli sends three-word goodbye message to Victor Osimhen after joining Galatasaray

Football

17 days ago

Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray after five years at Napoli. The Italian Serie A champions sent a goodbye message that reflects how their relationship ended.

Victor Osimhen: How much Galatasaray generated from streaming his flight to Istanbul

Football

17 days ago

Galatasaray streamed Victor Osimhen's flight from Germany to Istanbul on July 30, 2025, with the Turkish club recouping a significant amount of revenue.

Victor Osimhen sends four-word message to Napoli after joining Galatasaray

Football

17 days ago

Victor Osimhen sent a message to Napoli after finally ending his relationship with the club and joining Turkish champions Galatasaray on a permanent transfer.

Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles star's salary at Galatasaray emerges after quitting Napoli

Football

17 days ago

Galatasaray have officially announced the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen for a club record fee. The club also confirmed the details of his contract and salary.

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