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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Coach Gernot Rohr narrates how the Super Eagles trained in darkness in Porto-Novo

Nigeria

5 years ago

London side emerges best Premier League club of past decade with Arsenal ahead of Tottenham

Football

5 years ago

La Liga president who prevented Messi from leaving last summer sends the Argentine huge message

Football

5 years ago

Tension for Benin Republic as Super Eagles land in Cotonou, ready for Squirrels cracker

Nigeria

5 years ago

Tension in Camp Nou as Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman puts up 4 players for transfer

Football

5 years ago

Super Eagles board speed boats to Porto-Novo for AFCON qualifying showdown vs Benin

World

5 years ago

Man Utd star impressed by selfless 9-Year Old schoolboy who used savings to buy teammate new boots

Sports

5 years ago

Marcus Rashford is on the hunt for a delightful 9-year-old boy, who went out of his way to buy his friend a new pair of boots worth an impressive KSh 2500.

After Egypt ensured Kenya failed to qualify AFCON, Mohamed Salah surprises Harambee Stars

Sports

5 years ago

Mohamed Salah oozed class when he visited the opposition dressing room following Egypt's match against Kenya who failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations

Desperate Real Madrid open to blockbuster reunion with former striker Cristiano Ronaldo

Sports

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is believed to be keen on a return to the Santiago Bernabeu, although Juventus have insisted they are not planning on selling their superstar

Jameson announces Collaborative Music Project: “Confluence”

Nigeria

5 years ago

Jameson announces Confluence which is the meeting point between alte and mainstream, the sweet spot between a rap classic and a contemporary pop sensation.

Impressive Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is reportedly set to join AC Milan in a permanent £27m deal

Sports

5 years ago

Fikayo Tomori’s loan move includes an option to make the deal permanent and Milan have reportedly decided to activate this to retain the impressive centre-back.

Former FIFA president Blatter gets new 6-year ban from football for multiple offences

Football

5 years ago

Sepp Blatter was initially banned from all footballing activities after he and Michel Platini authorized payments worth $2million as gifts and now another 6yrs

Heartbreak as impressive Serie A club midfielder Daniel Guerini dies aged 19

Football

5 years ago

Daniel Guerini rejoined Lazio permanently in January, signing a three-year contract with the club, and also represented Italy at Under-15 and Under-16 levels.

Manchester United development manager leaves Old Trafford in blow to club

Football

5 years ago

Nicky Butt, who had been the development manager at Man Utd has quit his role after nine years, despite being credited for nurturing the likes of Rashford.

Sensational Nigerian striker scores as Barcelona thrash Man City in Champions League

World

5 years ago

Asisat Oshoala scored FC Barcelona’s 100th goal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during their 3-0 win over English side, Manchester City in the quarterfinal

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