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

1915 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Amazing gesture as Lionel Messi selflessly gives up hattrick to let Antoine Griezmann score

Sports

5 years ago

Anxiety as UEFA releases huge statement over Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid and Chelsea

World

5 years ago

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal could be without 5 important players for Everton clash

World

5 years ago

Jubilation as one lucky fan set to win signed club jersey of Super Eagles star

Sports

5 years ago

Date for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua announced as mega-fight to take place in Saudi Arabia

World

5 years ago

2 Serie A clubs announce plans to exit newly formed European Super League

World

5 years ago

Tottenham set to appoint top German manager as replacement for Jose Mourinho

Football

5 years ago

Julian Nagelsmann is Tottenham's leading candidate to replace Jose Mourinho who was fired by the Premier League club on April 19 days before Carabao Cup final.

Furious Jose Mourinho breaks silence over sudden sack at Premier League club Tottenham

Sports

5 years ago

Jose Mourinho was relieved of his duties as Tottenham Hotspur manager after a string of poor results and performances from the Lilywhites during this season.

Tension as UEFA set to kick Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid out of Champions League

Football

5 years ago

Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City, all founding members of the European Super League, to be kicked out of this season's Champions League this season.

Angry Real Madrid president Florentino Perez breaks silence over newly-formed European Super League

World

5 years ago

Florentino Perez has hit back at fresh claims that newly-formed European Super League teams will be expelled from European competition and domestic leagues.

Nigerian star scores crucial goal in Spain helping his side to massive draw

Football

5 years ago

Umar Sadiq was on target as Almeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Segunda Division leaders Espanyol at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos on Monday night.

Llorente cancels Mane's goal as Leeds United hold Liverpool to a Premier League draw

Sports

5 years ago

Leeds United vs Liverpool saw the reigning Premier League champions frop points as they fail to hold on to their lead at Elland Road on Monday night, April 19.

Tension in Camp Nou as Lionel Messi’s father arrives Barcelona for final contract showdown

World

5 years ago

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, is currently in Barcelona to open discussions with Spanish giants and has been confirmed by football journalist Romano Fabrizio.

Diego Maradona's 1982 World Cup debut shirt expected to sell for N77m during auction

Sports

5 years ago

Diego Maradona's iconic shirt that he debuted Argentina for during the 1982 World Cup is up for sale as the jersey is expected to fetch an eyewatering £146,000.

Mason Greenwood nets brace, Cavani scores as Manchester United defeat Burnley in Premier League

World

5 years ago

Manchester United vs Burnley saw Red Devils reduce Man City's lead to eight points as the battle for this season's English Premier League takes a new dimension.

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