Babajide Orevba

Education: B.Sc. Ed. Guidance & Counselling, EKSU (2011) NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED (2007), GNI Advanced Searches on Social Media (2024).

Experience: Intern at Choice FM (2011-2013), Secretary at RTcom (2013-2015), HOD Sports, Legit.ng (2015-2007), Digital marketing manager at Western Lotto (2017-2019), HOD Africa desk at Sports Brief (2021-2024), HOD Sports Desk at Legit.ng (2024-present)

Awards: Legit.ng's Best Sports Editor, 2021. Best Interview in 2023 at Sports Brief.

Babajide Orevba is a FIFA and CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist, digital publishing expert, researcher, writer and TV analyst. He has covered several major football tournaments, including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, AFCON, CAF Competitions, as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1762 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Sunday Oliseh explains why Victor Osimhen must not get injured before World Cup play-offs

Football

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Bafana Bafana risk FIFA ban following latest move by South Africa's sports minister

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South Africa's sports minister upset with Nigeria: "They must not go to the World Cup"

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South African players storm Nigeria days after edging Super Eagles to World Cup ticket

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FIFA introduces "challenge card" rule for VAR review ahead of World Cup

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2 days ago

FIFA president hails Osimhen's heroics, sends message to African teams amid WC playoffs drama

Football

2 days ago

Benin FA president releases official statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria in WCQ

Football

2 days ago

The president of the Beninoise Football Federation Mathurin Chacus has addressed the nation following their loss to Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers.

Romelu Lukaku, brother explain why they cannot be at father's funeral

Football

3 days ago

Romelu Lukaku and his brother Jordan have released an official statement on why they will not be in attendance at the funeral of their father who died at 58.

CAF releases statement on Nigeria's World Cup playoffs' fate after win over Benin

Football

3 days ago

CAF has released a statement as Nigeria heads to the World Cup play-offs following an emphatic 4-0 win over Benin on the final day of the qualifiers.

European country raises alarm on Nigerian Christians during World Cup qualifier

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3 days ago

A European nation has raised awareness over the situation of Christians in Nigeria as fans flaunted a banner during a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Gernot Rohr gives pride and pain reactions after loss to Nigeria:"I brought Osimhen"

Football

3 days ago

Gernot Rohr expressed mixed emotions after a ruthless Victor Osimhen helped the Super Eagles to an emphatic 4-0 win over Benin in the World Cup qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen scores hat-trick as Nigeria destroy Benin Republic, South Africa pick World Cup ticket

Football

3 days ago

Victor Osimhen grabbed a hat-trick as the Super Eagles of Nigeria thrashed the Republic of Benin on the final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen closes in on Rashidi Yekini's record in Nigeria's all-time scorers chart

Football

4 days ago

Victor Osimhen continues to inch closer to Nigeria's all-time scorer's record following his hat-trick in Nigeria's victory over Benin in the World Cup qualifiers.