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

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Nigerian boxer Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju dies after collapsing in Ghana fight

Boxing

2 months ago

43 countries could be banned from 2026 FIFA World Cup, 1 has already qualified

Football

2 months ago

Premier League star overtakes Victor Osimhen as Africa’s most valuable player

Football

3 months ago

Edo Massacre: Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa releases statement, demands...

Football

3 months ago

Lesotho insist FIFA must deduct 3 points from South Africa, deny working with...

Football

3 months ago

FIFA threatens to ban African country from international football, 2026 World...

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles defender opens up as Nigeria risk missing out on 2026 FIFA World Cup

Football

3 months ago

Bright Osayi-Samuel has expressed disappointment after the Super Eagles failed to claim all three points in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.

How missing FIFA World Cup could 'stain' Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman’s legacies

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman's legacies could be affected should the the impressive Nigerian superstars miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

South Africa take the lead against Benin as as battle for World Cup ticket intensifies

Sports

3 months ago

South Africa have taken the lead against Benin Republic at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan as the race for the World Cu ticket intensifies.

FIFA’s Hammer Looms: Will South Africa’s World Cup dreams be dashed?

Football

3 months ago

South Africa risk dropping three points in the race for the 2026 FIFA world Cup ticket after fielding Teboho Mokeona in their game against Lesotho.

Fabio Capello names 4 greatest players of all time, says Cristiano not on same level

Football

3 months ago

Fabio Capello, who played alongside and even managed some of the greatest footballers, has named his four best ever, but he ignored Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Oya Shake Bodi": Lamine Yamal, 2 others vibe to Skales hit song after win over Netherlands

Football

3 months ago

Lamine Yamal and two of his teammates in the Spanish national team were spotted vibing to Skale's hit song 'Shake Body' after their win over the Netherlands.

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Preview, date, time and how to watch as Super Eagles tackle warriors

Football

3 months ago

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe is already gathering momentum as both teams clash in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

"I started crying when I hugged Osimhen": Super Eagles star opens up on his 'helper'

Football

3 months ago

Tolu Arokodare is excited to have made his debut for the Nigerian senior national football team as the he thanked Victor Osimhen, branding him his idol.

"Nigeria will help us": South Africa coach Hugo Broos boasts as Bafana Bafana lead Group C

Football

3 months ago

Hugo Broos has suggested that Bafana Bafana of South Africa will pick up the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the expense of Nigeria's Super Eagles.

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