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

1198 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Cristiano Ronaldo pays emotional tribute as scout who discovered him dies at 77

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Obafemi Martins urges struggling Super Eagles forward to leave Serie A for Premi...

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Turkish pundit accuses Galatasaray star of wanting Osimhen out of the club out o...

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Galatasaray dealt blow in pursuit of Victor Osimhen as second Turkish club join...

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“Get him in”: Mikel Obi explains why Chelsea must sign Victor Osimhen this summe...

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Mikel Arteta sends message to Arsenal fans ahead of Real Madrid UCL tie

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Tragedy as former FIFA World Cup star collapses at birthday party, dies at the age of 47

Former Colombian international Jorge Bolano has sadly passed away at 47 after collapsing at a relative's birthday party and was confirmed dead at a local hospital.

Did ex-Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins really own a private jet? What we know

Obafemi Martins is reputable for owning luxurious items and flashy lifestyle. However, does he truly own a private jet as social media insinuates?

Victor Osimhen gets new nickname from a Turkish pundit as he steers Galatasaray to title

A Turkish commentator has given Victor Osimhen a new nickname for his style of play and how he is helping Galatasaray cruise to another Turkish title.

Players with most Premier League relegations after Super Eagles stars go down with Southampton

Super Eagles stars Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu were relegated with Southampton yesterday, earning the second Premier League relegations of their careers.

Gasperini reacts after mistakenly substituting Lookman during Atalanta's loss to Lazio

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has offered his thoughts after mistakenly substituting Ademola Lookman during La Dea's 1-0 loss to SS Lazio.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard owns Patek Philippe wristwatch collection worth $2.7m

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is a fan of luxury watches and owns an incredible amount of Patek Philippe wristwatches collection worth a total of $2.7 million.