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

1561 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Mohamed Salah's wife Magi would be excited as the Premier League star signs a massive £400,000-a-week deal with English Premier League club Liverpool.

Victor Osimhen told to consider 4 big clubs amid Manchester United, Chelsea interest

Victor Osimhen has been told to consider joining any of four big clubs as the Nigerian international is set to leave Turkish club Galatasaray this summer.

Manchester United get Victor Osimhen transfer boost as Ruben Amorim makes key decision

Victor Osimhen is poised to leave Turkish club Galatasaray as soon as his season-long loan spell ends this summer, as Man United intensify their interest.

Former Premier League star breaks silence on claims he films bed acts with lover

French footballer Dimitri Payet has reacted to allegations from his ex-girlfriend Larissa Ferrari, who accused him of violence in their seven-month relationship.

Referee’s official report seals Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win amid Real Madrid madness

The Copa del Rey final involving Real Madrid and Barcelona ended up in a melee, as the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea submitted an official report.

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A former Nigerian footballer, Friday Christopher, who captained the 3SC football club of Ibadan to win the 1992 CAF Cup, has reportedly lost his sight.

Putin's Russia defies FIFA ban, sets match venue for upcoming friendly against Nigeria

The Russian Football Union has announced that the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, will come to life on Friday, June 6, when their national team take on Nigeria.

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