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

1578 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Michelle Alozie is reportedly in a relationship with Trey Phills who played as a professional basketball star, but now specialises on social media content.

Atalanta president's stance on Ademola Lookman's transfer amid Gasperini's comments

Ademola Lookman is poised to leave Italian club Atalanta during the summer and club president Antonio Percassi earlier provided his take on the situation.

CAF takes decision on president of the Cameroon Football Federation Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o has won his case as the FECAFOOT president filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, challenging his disqualification from the election.

How Gasperini’s frustration with Lookman started long before penalty controversy

Ademola Lookman was criticised for his spot-kick miss in Atalanta's loss to Club Brugge as head coach Piero Gasperini labelled the star as the worst penalty-taker.

DSTV Nigeria sends warning to Atalanta over Gasperini's comments on Ademola Lookman

DSTV Nigeria has backed Ademola Lookman, who was singled out for blame by Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, over their Champions League exit.

6 points from Ademola Lookman's rebuttal to Gasperini's 'worst penalty taker' comments

Ademola Lookman has responded to Gian Piero Gasperini's 'worst penalty taker' comments following Atalanta's exit from this season's UEFA Champions League.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to watch Ahmed Musa in Sunshine Stars vs Kano Pillars' NPFL clash

Eric Chelle is billed to see Ahmed Musa in action during a Nigeria Premier Football League game involving Sunshine Stars and Kano Pillars on Wednesday.

Why Ademola Lookman must learn from Osimhen vs Napoli saga after Gasperini's penalty comments

Ademola Lookman failed to convert a penalty in Atalanta's Champions League loss to Club Brugge and manager Gian Piero Gasperini has hit out at the forward.

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