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

1647 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

FIFA World Cup winner picks between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, gives...

Football

2 months ago

Did Emenike divorce Miss Nigeria 2013 to marry Miss Nigeria 2014? True details...

Football

2 months ago

Odion Ighalo: How ex-Man United star is changing lives of orphans, widows in...

Football

2 months ago

"I exchanged shoes with Taribo": What Brazil's Ronaldo said about Nigerian...

Football

2 months ago

Daniel Amokachi owned a private jet? Super Eagles legend explains what...

Football

2 months ago

When Obafemi Martins acquired a ₦176m yacht, ₦87m Bentley Bentayga and ₦35m...

Football

2 months ago

Meet Jay Jay Okocha's adorable daughter Daniella, lawyer with 21 tattoos and flair for life

Football

2 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha's beautiful daughter Daniella, who once disclosed that she had 21 tattoos and 18 piercings on her body has continued to send fans abuzz.

Mother of Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana cries out, narrates how he was threatened to step down

Boxing

2 months ago

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju's mother has alleged foul play after her son collapsed and passed away during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana.

4 countries to join Nigeria in demanding 3-point deduction from South Africa

Football

2 months ago

South Africa risk losing three points after fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on March 20.

Nigeria's Super Eagles to clash with Black Stars of Ghana, 2 other strong teams in London

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take part in the upcoming 'Unity Cup' invitational where they will take on arch-rivals Ghana and Trinidad & Tobago.

Benin FA threatens Gernot Rohr with sack as manager gives 4 reasons for poor WQC

Football

2 months ago

Gernot Rohr was mandated to explain the reason's for Benin's poor outing in the World Cup qualifiers especially the matches against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

NFF summons emergency meeting, set for showdown meeting over Eric Chelle's future

Football

2 months ago

Eric Chelle is said to be reconsidering his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation following the recent set back in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju: Ghana Boxing Authority releases statement over death of Nigerian star

Boxing

2 months ago

The Ghana Boxing Authority has released an official statement over the death of Nigerian boxer Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju, who collapsed at the Bukom Boxing Arena.