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

1916 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Didier Drogba sends message to Nigerians as Super Eagles head to World Cup play-offs

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4 months ago

Too Fat? German club director unimpressed with Victor Boniface's excessive weight

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4 months ago

Alex Iwobi's dad reacts as son overtakes Kanu, Mikel Obi, to set English Premier League record

Football

4 months ago

Sunday Oliseh explains why Victor Osimhen must not get injured before World Cup play-offs

Football

4 months ago

Bafana Bafana risk FIFA ban following latest move by South Africa's sports minister

Football

4 months ago

South Africa's sports minister upset with Nigeria: "They must not go to the World Cup"

Football

4 months ago

South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has disclosed that the Super Eagles must not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he expresses displeasure.

South African players storm Nigeria days after edging Super Eagles to World Cup ticket

Football

4 months ago

Some members of the South African national team have touched down in Nigeria days after they picked an automatic ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA introduces "challenge card" rule for VAR review ahead of World Cup

Football

4 months ago

FIFA has introduced a new idea as managers can now challenge the referee's decision while being on the sidelines, thanks to the Football Challenge Card.

FIFA president hails Osimhen's heroics, sends message to African teams amid WC playoffs drama

Football

4 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino seems to recognise Osimhen's heroics as the football administrator shared a photo of the striker in a message to African teams.

Benin FA president releases official statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria in WCQ

Football

4 months ago

The president of the Beninoise Football Federation Mathurin Chacus has addressed the nation following their loss to Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers.

Romelu Lukaku, brother explain why they cannot be at father's funeral

Football

4 months ago

Romelu Lukaku and his brother Jordan have released an official statement on why they will not be in attendance at the funeral of their father who died at 58.

CAF releases statement on Nigeria's World Cup playoffs' fate after win over Benin

Football

4 months ago

CAF has released a statement as Nigeria heads to the World Cup play-offs following an emphatic 4-0 win over Benin on the final day of the qualifiers.

European country raises alarm on Nigerian Christians during World Cup qualifier

Football

4 months ago

A European nation has raised awareness over the situation of Christians in Nigeria as fans flaunted a banner during a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Gernot Rohr gives pride and pain reactions after loss to Nigeria:"I brought Osimhen"

Football

4 months ago

Gernot Rohr expressed mixed emotions after a ruthless Victor Osimhen helped the Super Eagles to an emphatic 4-0 win over Benin in the World Cup qualifiers.

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