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

1864 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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After leaving Arsenal, embattled German footballer still struggles on the pitch

World

5 years ago

Anthony Joshua delivers powerful inspirational message about why character is important than victories

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo out, Eden Hazard in as Brazilian star names top 3 footballers on earth

Sports

5 years ago

Davido tackles Laycon and Zlatan as Mayorkun, May D, other music stars storm Lagos for epic football match

Nigeria

5 years ago

Luis Suarez up to his old tricks after getting away with pinching Antonio Rudiger

World

5 years ago

Germany and Bayern Munich legend climbs into 3rd among Champions League all-time scorers

World

5 years ago

Sports legend suffers possible career ending leg injuries after ghastly car crash

Sports

5 years ago

Tiger Woods was extricated from the wreck by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries.

Tension as top Man United star set to leave Old Trafford after getting big advice from club legend

Football

5 years ago

Rio Ferdinand has urged Jesse Lingard to call time on his Man United career. Lingard has revived his career since joining West Ham United on loan in January.

Laycon spotted laughing at Joeboy and Ckay after Davido's teammate May D destroyed them with amazing skills in football match

Sports

5 years ago

Laycon was part of the Nigerian celebrities that stormed the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos and the ex-BBNaija housemate was seen trolling Joeboy in a match.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has only failed to score against eight club opponents

World

5 years ago

Lionel Messi found the back of the net in Barcelona's disappointing 1-1 draw with Cadiz and the goal means the Argentine has failed to score against 8 clubs.

Top Atletico Madrid star reveals Nigeria's greatest football stars ever

Football

5 years ago

Rasheedat Ajibade who currently plays for Atletico Madrid in Spain has admitted that Perpetua Nkwocka and Asisat Oshoala are Nigeria's greatest female players.

Football legend loses beloved father to coronavirus complications same day Ronaldinho’s mom died

Sports

5 years ago

Carlos Tevez is currently mourning his late dad Segundo Raimundo who succumbed to health complications after he reportedly contracted coronavirus last year.

Marcus Rashford, James, Fernandes score as Manchester United defeat Newcastle United 3-1

World

5 years ago

Manchester United vs Newcastle United saw the Red Devils put up an impressive performance to claim all points courtesy goals from Rashford, Fernandes and James.

Liverpool fans in despair after latest injury blow to make-shift defender Jordan Henderson

World

5 years ago

Jordan Henderson could potentially be out for weeks according to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as the reigning Premier League champions face tougher times.

AC Milan vs Inter Milan: Lautaro Martinez nets brace, Lukaku scores as Nerazzurri win 3-0

World

5 years ago

AC Milan vs Inter Milan saw Lautaro Martinez grab two sensational goals then impressive Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku adding the cake icing in the 3-0 victory.

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