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

1907 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Victor Osimhen beats Cristiano Ronaldo, named in Guardian’s Top 50 Footballers of 2025

Football

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AFCON 2025: Former Super Eagles star warns Eric Chelle's squad, names tricky opponent

Football

11 hours ago

How NFF discovered ineligible players in DR Congo team against Super Eagles in play-off

Football

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AFCON 2025: Ugandan striker fires warning to Eric Chelle's Super Eagles, others

Football

a day ago

Tochukwu Nnadi: Meet exciting Super Eagles midfielder expected to shine at AFCON 2025

Football

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AFCON 2025: How much will the Super Eagles get if they win title in Morocco?

Football

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7 countries that have been previously banned from AFCON, Nigeria included

Football

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No fewer than seven countries have been banned from the AFCON in the past, including Morocco, after the country abruptly pulled out from hosting the competition.

N13bn prize money, N2.2bn preparation fund: What NFF is fighting for in petition vs DR Congo

Football

2 days ago

The Nigeria Football Federation will not take a share of the prize pool after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, slated for next summer.

Arthur Okonkwo: Arsenal product eager to represent Super Eagles at AFCON

Football

2 days ago

Arthur Okonkwo was desperate to represent Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but he was not named in Eric Chelle's final squad to the competition.

AFCON 2013 winner Ahmed Musa officially announces retirement from international football

Football

2 days ago

Ahmed Musa has taken to social media to announce his retirement from international football, holding the record of Nigeria's most capped player with 111 appearances.

AFCON 2025: Mikel Obi suggests Eric Chelle was forced to include players in Super Eagles squad

Football

3 days ago

Mikel Obi has made huge claims that Eric Chelle was influenced in picking some players for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco.

World Cup: Odumodublvck sends message to NFF, CAF, FIFA as DR Congo face eligibility scrutiny

Football

3 days ago

Nigerian music star Odumodublvck has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to drag DR Congo to FIFA over reports that the Leopards fielded ineligible players.

AFCON 2025: Yakubu Aiyegbeni names what the current Super Eagles squad lack

Football

4 days ago

Yakubu Aiyegbeni has disclosed that the midfielders, who made Eric Chelle's final squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, are defensive-oriented.

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Super Eagles new boy opens up following AFCON 2025 call-up

Football

4 days ago

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who made Nigeria's list to AFCON 2025, has disclosed that he almost became a barber after initially losing hope in professional football.