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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Haaland's agent Raiola and his father Alfie arrive Spain amid speculation Dortmund striker could move to La Liga

World

5 years ago

Super Eagles defender names striker who will become great for the Nigerian football team in future

World

5 years ago

Everton star spots young fan outside his home, takes a shirt out and signs it for him

Football

5 years ago

Chelsea’s Timo Werner misses sitter as Germany suffer shock loss to North Macedonia

World

5 years ago

Roy Keane blasts critics, heaps praises on Chelsea star over outstanding performance

World

5 years ago

Arsenal hero Thierry Henry hired bodyguard to protect daughter after receiving death threats for Ireland handball goal

World

5 years ago

Concerns for Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as Champions League matches vs Porto moved to new venue

World

5 years ago

Chelsea vs Porto fixtures will take place at Sevilla's Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in Spain as a precautionary step amid the continued threat of coronavirus.

Super Eagles impressive defender expresses delight to have chosen Nigeria over England

Nigeria

5 years ago

Ola Aina has disclosed that he has no regret choosing the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the Three Lions of England after Nigerian team qualified for AFCON.

Pep Guardiola expresses sadness, breaks silence over Sergio Aguero’s imminent departure at Man City

Sports

5 years ago

Sergio Aguero is not being offered a new deal but leaves City as one of their all-time greats, but his place in the record books is assured courtesy of his goal

Osimhen, Etebo, Onuachu score as Super Eagles defeat Lesotho in Final AFCON 2021 Qualifying Match

Technology

5 years ago

Nigeria vs Lesotho saw Super Eagles ease past the Crocodiles 3-0 following goals by Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo and Paul Onuacho at Teslim Balogun Stadium

CAF releases statement after test results Show Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi is negative to Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

Alex Iwobi is eligible for Nigeria's AFCON qualifying match against Lesotho as cleared the player for the match after results show he is negative to coronavirus

Desperate Manchester United in talks with one of Barcelona’s most expensive forwards

Sports

5 years ago

Ousmane Dembele who has made 35 appearances for the Blaugrana across all competitions this season, scoring nine goals and setting up four more is wanted at Utd.

Didier Drogba's son scores first professional goal, imitates Chelsea legend's iconic celebration

World

5 years ago

Didier Drogba's son, Isaac, has finally scored his first professional goal after he found the back of the net during Folgore Caratese's 1-0 win over Caronnese.

Super Eagles hero Paul Onuachu sends heartwarming message to Nigerians after goal vs Benin

Nigeria

5 years ago

Paul Onuachu headed home a rebound after a goal-mouth scramble, following a corner kick in stoppage time as Nigeria leave the country with maximum points.

Onuachu heads home late goal as Nigeria defeat Benin 1-0 in Porto Novo

World

5 years ago

Benin vs Nigeria ended 1-0 in favour of the Super Eagles after Paul Onuachu came from the bench to head home a late goal to stun the hosts in their backyard.

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