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

6 Nigerians who have played for Galatasaray after Osimhen joined permanently

Football

17 days ago

Nigerians react as MTN gifts Super Falcons ₦150m for WAFCON win: "Na our data go suffer”

Football

18 days ago

Bryan Mbeumo: Man United star snubs Osimhen, names Lookman among top 3 African stars

Football

18 days ago

Ex-Barcelona star hospitalised after dog bit him in his private area

Football

18 days ago

Victor Osimhen makes bold promise to Galatasaray fans after arriving in Istanbul

Football

18 days ago

Victor Osimhen’s first words as Galatasaray star emerges after completing move from Napoli

Football

18 days ago

Galatasaray announce Osimhen signing with mask video as record crowd gathers in Istanbul

Football

18 days ago

Galatasaray have officially announced that they have signed Victor Osimhen from Napoli. A record number of fans are awaiting his arrival in Istanbul.

2025 Ballon d'Or: AI predicts winner between Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal

Football

18 days ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or race is between Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, and AI has predicted the winner.

Fans in awe as Alozie, Okoronkwo score brilliant goals against Shank, Blaqbonez, male players, video

Football

19 days ago

Super Falcons stars Michelle Alozie and Esther Okoronkwo have sparked a debate on social media after taking on male Nigerian celebrities in a football match.

Victor Osimhen finally reacts after sealing Galatasaray move despite Napoli's resistance

Football

19 days ago

Victor Osimhen has been authorised to fly to Istanbul to complete his permanent move to Turkish champions Galatasaray from Italian champions Napoli.

Asisat Oshoala reacts after receiving $100,000, national honour from President Tinubu

Football

19 days ago

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala received an upgrade to her national honour after being awarded the OON by President Tinubu following her victory at WAFCON 2025.

Tragedy as young Nigerian footballer dies in England academy

Football

19 days ago

A promising young Nigerian footballer Ethan Ade-Oduwale who was enrolled at Charlton Athletic Football Club academy has tragically passed away in England.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit explains why Super Eagles star could struggle at Galatasaray

Football

19 days ago

Victor Osimhen is closing in on a move to Galatasaray, and a Turkish pundit has given a reason why the Super Eagles striker could struggle next season.