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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Jubilation at Emirates stadium as Arsenal set huge record after 10 years, same day Ozil left the club

World

5 years ago

Breaking: Ivory Coast defeat Nigeria to emerge champions of 2021 WAFU u17 tournament

World

5 years ago

See hilarious moment Man City star stopped teammates from hugging in goal celebration as he's called Covid officer (video)

Football

5 years ago

Super Eagles legend who built hospital for his people shares picture of humble beginning and new mansion

Nigeria

5 years ago

Frustrated Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman reacts to Messi’s red card as Athletic Bilbao win Spanish Super Cup

World

5 years ago

Just in: Top African country accused of witchcraft as dead bat is found on the pitch

Sports

5 years ago

Heartbreak for Nigerians as Okocha out, Ronaldinho, Messi, Maradona named among 50 best footballers of all time (full-list)

World

5 years ago

Diego Maradona has been named the greatest footballer of all-time according to a compilation by FourFourTwo in a list which Nigeria's Austin Okocha was ignored.

Pogba breaks down emotionally as reveals why agent Mino Raiola earlier threatened he would leave Man Utd

Football

5 years ago

Paul Pogba was earlier dropped to the bench and had missed a couple of matches before his agent Raiola raised alarm that the player’s time at the club was over.

Just in: See the N718million brand-new Rasputin wristwatch top sport star just purchased (video)

World

5 years ago

Conor McGregor has splashed a massive N718million on a brand-new Rasputin wristwatch to stun the sports world about the wealth he has made from the MMA sport

Here are the legendary comments of Messi and Ronaldo on retired England legend Wayne Rooney

World

5 years ago

Wayne Rooney has officially retired from football after the 35-year-old is confirmed as Derby County manager and Ronaldo and Messi earlier praised the legend.

Nigerian players sing praises to God on the pitch after getting a point away from home (video)

Nigeria

5 years ago

MFM FC stars were delighted to have earned a precious point against Dakkada FC at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on January 13, in the NPFL.

Watch bizarre celebrations by 2nd division side Holstein Kiel as they knock Bayern out of German Cup (video)

World

5 years ago

Bayern Munich have been knocked out of the DFB Pokal by second division team Holstein Kiel as the hosts won via penalties after the epic match had ended 2-2.

Here’s what happened to Faiq Bolkiah, the world's richest footballer who signed for Leicester in 2016

Sports

5 years ago

Faiq Bolkiah has left Premier League club to join Portuguese side Maritimo as the 22-year-old is unable to break into the squad despite him the richest player.

Anthony Joshua shares inspiring quotes to followers ahead of ‘undisputed’ clash with Tyson Fury

Sports

5 years ago

Anthony Joshua has shared motivational quotes about time to his followers on social media urging them to spend their time wisely if they want to become great.

Jubilation at Old Trafford as Premier League legend says Man Utd can win title

World

5 years ago

Man United legend Gary Neville has admitted the club stand a chance to gun for the title after earning a crucial win at Burnley on Tuesday night, January 12.

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