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

1915 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Angry governor disbands Nigerian clubs for protesting over unpaid allowances

Nigeria

5 years ago

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

World

5 years ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rates Man United's title chances after West Brom draw

World

5 years ago

Super Eagles star posts video of how his daughter scattered room with red paint while trying to apply makeup on her face

Football

5 years ago

Man United striker stuns everyone as he reveals important football lessons Mourinho taught him

Sports

5 years ago

Huge surprise as Liverpool boss Klopp could lose his job after Leicester City defeat

Sports

5 years ago

Sensational Super Eagles striker meets 5-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo

World

5 years ago

Victor Osimhen saw 75 minutes of action when Napoli defeated Juventus 1-0 in the Serie A and the Nigerian striker was seen in a photo with the Portuguese Legend

Ronald Koeman makes fresh comments over Lionel Messi ahead of contract lapse

Football

5 years ago

Ronald Koeman was asked to discuss Messi's contribution while looking ahead to this week's Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against French side PSG.

Arsene Wenger rates Liverpool's top 4 chances after stunning loss to Leicester City

World

5 years ago

Arsene Wenger has warned Liverpool could miss out on a slot in the top four at the end of the season following the Reds' woeful run of results in recent days.

Former Tottenham manager tells Jose Mourinho what to do to get the best of Gareth Bale

World

5 years ago

Harry Redknapp has suggested that Tottenham returnee Gareth Bale must be handled with care saying the former Real Madrid foward is not a very confident star.

Kamaru Usman goes for 3rd UFC welterweight title defence against impressive Gilbert Burns

World

5 years ago

Kamaru Usman is set to take on Gilbert Burns as he goes to defend his world welterweight title for a third time at the posh UFC APEX Center in Las Vegas, USA.

Solskjaer sends touching letter to fan who said United boss helped him through mental struggle

Sports

5 years ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has written a letter to a gan who, through a phone call with Andy Goldstein, candidly spoke about his dark thoughts and mental health.

Premier League goalkeeper names top player who is ‘Lionel Messi with a right foot’

Sports

5 years ago

Jack Grealish has been compared with legendary Lionel Mess as Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez says his team-mate and club captain is Messi with a right foot

Real Madrid star blasted for spending 1 minute 20 seconds to fix his hair before warming up against Getafe

World

5 years ago

Isco spent over a minute tidying up his hair as he was told to warm-up before making his appearance for Real Madrid in their La Liga cracker against Getafe.

Jose Mourinho speaks for the first time after Everton knock Tottenham out of FA Cup in 9-goal thriller

World

5 years ago

Jose Mourinho has stated that although his side scored four goals against Eveton, it was not enough to see Spurs through to the FA Cup semis on Wednesday night.

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