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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For issuing Messi his first ever red card in club football, authorities set to do 1 thing to referee

World

5 years ago

Fans breakdown in tears as Liverpool suffer 1st home loss in 68 games, go 4 games without a goal for 1st time in 21 years

Sports

5 years ago

Czech FA releases huge statement over Cristiano Ronaldo breaking Josef Biscan's record

World

5 years ago

Confusion in Portugal as strange report claims Ronaldo’s 760th career goal does not make him highest scorer ever

Sports

5 years ago

After winning 4 titles with Juventus in 2 years, Ronaldo repairs relationship with former boss

World

5 years ago

Celebrations in Argentina as Messi is far ahead of Ronaldo in list of players with most trophies in football history

Sports

5 years ago

Just in: Tension for Frank Lampard as he gets big ultimatum to save his job at Chelsea

Sports

5 years ago

Frank Lampard has reportedly been given just three matches to save his Chelsea job. The Blues have endured a poor run of results to drop to 8th on the standings

Cristiano Ronaldo makes stunning statement after setting a new record and winning his 4th title in Italy

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed delight having helped his club Juventus defeat Napoli 2-0 on Wednesday night, January 20, to emerge Italian Super Cup champions.

Clinical Manchester City edge stubborn Aston Villa to go top of Premier League standings

World

5 years ago

Man City vs Aston Villa saw the Citizens go top of the Premier League standings thanks to their 2-0 win over a stubborn Aston Villa on Wednesday, January 20

See how Nigerian legend Pastor Taribo West earlier prophesied that Donald Trump will defeat Joe Biden in US Elections (video)

World

5 years ago

Joe Biden has been officially declared as the President of the U.S,s but former Nigerian footballer Taribo West had predicted that Trump would win the polls.

Money man Mayweather adds another investment to his name as he buys skating rink worth millions of dollars

Money

5 years ago

Floyd Mayweather is one of the richest sports personalities in the world and now reports claim the retired American boxer has bought Crystal Palce skating rink

Man United fans convinced Cristiano Ronaldo is set for Old Trafford return (see why)

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent Man United fans into a meltdown after he followed the Red Devils on Instagram. Many believe the Insta activity is a transfer hint.

Here is the huge pay cut Mesut Ozil has taken to dump Arsenal and sign for Fenerbahce

Football

5 years ago

Mesut Ozil will reportedly earn £67,300 weekly at Turkish club Fenerbahce which is a substantial decrease on the £350,000 a week he was earning at Arsenal.

Just in: Former Nigerian minister dies at the age of 60 as he is buried in Abuja amid tears

Football

5 years ago

Bala Ka'oje has died at the age of 60 on Tuesday, January 19 as confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation which stated that it is a big loss to the nation.

GOAT decided as player with better record in final between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is revealed

Football

5 years ago

Lionel Messi and his Barcelona side were defeated in the final of the Spanish Super Cup by Athletic Bilbao meaning the Argentine legend has now lost 12 finals

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