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, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1650 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen spotted cruising his ₦900m Rolls-Royce in Lagos amid Napoli...

Football

8 hours ago

Chukwueze, Nollywood's Aki, Jowizazaa storm billionaire’s mansion to see...

Football

11 hours ago

How Anthony Joshua transformed boxing legacy into a £150m real estate empire

Boxing

15 hours ago

Napoli's stance on Victor Osimhen's future uncovered as loan spell with...

Football

a day ago

Erik Ten Hag takes decision on Victor Boniface one month after taking Bayer...

Football

3 days ago

N81m per hour: Huge cashout as Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract details emerge

Football

5 days ago

Osimhen all smiles as Martins, Arokodare attend his sister’s baby naming ceremony, video

Football

5 days ago

Victor Osimhen's immediate older sister Blessing has delivered a baby girl and at the naming ceremony was the footballer and two of his friends who were all smiles.

Victor Osimhen acquires brand new 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan worth N900m, video

Football

5 days ago

Victor Osimhen was spotted cruising in the latest 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan which is said to be worth around N900 million as he enjoys his holiday in Nigeria.

Better late than never: FG delivers houses to 1994 Super Eagles heroes after 31 years

Football

6 days ago

Super Eagles 1994 set has been allocated with houses as the Federal Government of Nigeria finally delivers its promise after more than three decades.

Odemwingie supports former Super Eagles star with gift after he resigned from ₦75k job

Football

6 days ago

Osaze Odemwingie has supported his former international teammate, who resigned from a ₦75k monthly job at NPFL club Bendel Insurance, with a special gift.

More than a miracle: Meet the half-blind striker playing at the Club World Cup

Football

6 days ago

Georgi Minoungou's dreams have come true as the one-eyed football star from Ivory Coast featured in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup playing against top stars.

Osimhen’s N369m and Ndidi’s N350m Lamborghinis steal show at Troost-Ekong’s charity match

Football

8 days ago

Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi flaunted their Lamborghinis during the Troost-Ekong's charity football match held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

Victor Osimhen's transfer delay sparks frustration: Galatasaray chief losing patience

Football

8 days ago

Victor Osimhen has returned to his parent club Napoli after completing his season-long loan deal with Turkish club Galatasaray, amid his transfer speculation.

Nigerian authorities break silence as Favour Ofili to get $500k after Turkey switch

Athletics

8 days ago

Favour Ofili has reportedly switched international allegiance to represent Turkey with reports that the Nigerian sprinter is set to earn around $500,000.