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

1653 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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African president summons national team goalkeeper, questions him over match blunder

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Ex-FIFA disciplinary committee member details why South Africa may not be sanctioned

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Super Eagles star ruled out for 3 months after suffering injury against South Africa

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Lesotho FA writes FIFA, demands explanation amid calls for sanctions against South Africa

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Top NFF official releases statement over claims that FIFA has cleared South Africa

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Onana disguises on 'Okada', arrives Cameroon after dismal outing in World Cup qualifiers

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Andre Onana was captured returning to his Cameroon home on a motorcycle and following their 1-0 loss to Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA president sends message to CAF teams amid request to sanction South Africa

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sent a message to African teams as the 2026 World Cup qualifiers enters it's last phase, with final matches in October.

FIFA laws: Official document gives clear stance on fielding ineligible player

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FIFA disciplinary code has specific sanctions for football teams that field an ineligible player during an official match, as South Africa face point deductions.

Eric Chelle provides 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes to Nigerians with latest comments

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Eric Chelle has suggested that the Super Eagles of Nigeria can still make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they must win the last two matches in the qualifiers.

Video shows what Stanley Nwabali did after Super Eagles 1-1 draw against South Africa

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Stanley Nwabali raced towards the stands shortly after the Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 1-1 draw with South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Solomon Dalung: Ex-Minister reacts as Nigeria set to miss out on another FIFA World Cup

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Solomon Dalung has decried Nigeria's performance at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as he reflects on his tenure as the Minister for Youth and Sports.

Peseiro, Finidi, Chelle: Rating all coaches as Nigeria suffer World Cup qualification blow

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The Super Eagles have suffered a disastrous campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and they are now on the verge of missing out on the global showpiece.

Rwanda overtake Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers as Group C takes dramatic turn

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3 days ago

Nigeria have dropped to fourth position in the CAF qualification Group C of the ongoing 2026 FIFA Wold Cup qualifiers following Rwanda's win over Zimbabwe.

WCQ: FIFA releases official communication on South Africa vs Nigeria showdown

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4 days ago

South Africa vs Nigeria is slated for Tuesday, September 9, and Bafana Bafana could pick the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win over the Super Eagles.

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