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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Nwankwo Kanu in, Okocha out in top 10 African players with most appearances in UEFA club competition

World

5 years ago

Former Liverpool star reveals terrible position club would be in the Premier League without Salah

World

5 years ago

Top Premier League manager ranks Super Eagles star among best players in the world

World

5 years ago

Heartbreak as Jurgen Klopp confirms triple Liverpool injury blow for Merseyside Derby vs Everton

World

5 years ago

Chelsea legend John Terry shows off his £4.35m mansion with space for tennis court and swimming pool

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo loved one of his iconic goals so much he got it on DVD as it won inaugural Puskas Award

World

5 years ago

Just in: Juventus grab precious away goal as Porto win 2-1 in Champions League showdown

World

5 years ago

FC Porto vs Juventus first leg meeting in the Champions League Round of 16 ended in a 2-1 defeat for the Serie A giants. Federico Chiesa scored Juve's lone goal

Ex-Juventus star ignores Brazilian legends Pele, Romario and likewise Messi as he names best finisher of all-time

World

5 years ago

Andre barzagli who played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Italian club before he retired has stated that the Portugues legend is the best finisher of all-time

Angry Neymar makes stunning statement after Barca were handed penalty against PSG which Messi scored

World

5 years ago

Neymar was upset after his former team Barcelona were handed a first-half penalty with the Brazilian superstar who watched at home called the decision as 'joke'

Barcelona star Pique 'attacks' teammate during astonishing argument as PSG dominate at Nou Camp

Football

5 years ago

Gerard Pique returned to the Barcelona squad for their Champions League cracker against PSG but they lost 4-1 where he had a heated argument with Griezmann.

Tears and heartbreak as sensational Super Eagles striker loses beloved aunt

Nigeria

5 years ago

Kelechi Iheanacho is currently in mourning mood agter he took to sicla media to announced the death of his beloved aunt as the Leicester star wrote 'rip Auntie'

Tottenham would have to hand Jose Mourinho staggering amount if they sack him

World

5 years ago

Jose Mourinho who was heavily backed in the January transfer market and IS set to be trusted to turn Tottenham's recent fortunes around but could be fired.

Nigerian UFC champion Usman stops press conference to receive congratulatory call from his parents

Sports

5 years ago

Kamaru Usman defeated Brazil's Burns to retain his UFC welterweight title and shortly after the victory, he stopped a press conference to speak with parents

Angry governor disbands Nigerian clubs for protesting over unpaid allowances

Nigeria

5 years ago

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has disbanded clubs Kogi United and Confluence Queens, days after both teams protested over unpaid wages and allowances

Giroud, Werner score as Chelsea defeat Newcastle United in Premier League

World

5 years ago

Chelsea vs Newcastle United saw the Blues produce fine performance to claim all three points at the Stamford Bridge courtesy goals by Giroud and Timo Werner.

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