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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Just in: Fresh details emerge why Lionel Messi could snub Manchester City to remain at Barcelona

Sports

5 years ago

Just in: Manchester United release official statement, name 1 player who has departed the club

Football

5 years ago

Jubilation at Etihad Stadium as Man City agree £17m transfer for ‘mini Messi’ thanks to former Manchester United star

Football

5 years ago

Legend wants WWE to do 1 thing to Donald Trump’s name in the Wrestling Hall of Fame

Sports

5 years ago

Just like Suarez, Barcelona manager Koeman breaks heart of embattled player

Sports

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo missing as Lionel Messi makes 2020 team of the year (see full list)

Sports

5 years ago

Just in: Mourinho set to launch bid for Inter Milan star after he missed out on him at Man Utd

Sports

5 years ago

Ivan Perisic could be joining Jose Mourinho at Tottenham FC as reports say the Inter Milan star has attracted interests from the Tottenham manager yet again.

Just in: Confusion at Man City ahead of Lionel Messi’s possible arrival over Kevin De Bruyne

World

5 years ago

Lionel Messi is being linked with a move to Premier League club Manchester City and former Chelsea star Sinclair has warned that there could be in-squad issues.

Man City owner Mansour splashes stunning N393m to buy oldest surviving FA Cup trophy

World

5 years ago

Sheikh Mansour has splashed cash to buy the oldest surviving FA Cup and says say the club will hand the trophy to the National Football Museum indefinitely.

Huge surprise as Messi and Ronaldo ranked outside top 95 most valuable players in the world (see their positions)

Sports

5 years ago

Lionel Messi is now the 97th most valuabe player in the world currently ahead of his fiercest rival Cristiano Ronaldo who is the 131st as Rashford is Number 1.

Just in: Ex-Africa player of the year and former Liverpool star El Hadji Diouf lands big job at top club

Football

5 years ago

El Hadji Diouf who had a remarkable football career having played for clubs in England and France has named sporting director of Senegalese side Guediawaye FC

Legendary Italian manager 'attacks' Ronaldo despite Juventus 3-1 win against AC Milan (see why)

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has been blasted for his poor show during Juventus 3-1 win over AC Milan as former tactician Fabio Capello brands it his worst performance.

Breaking: Manchester United announce signing of sensational African winger from Italian club

Football

5 years ago

Amad Diallo who agreed to join Manchester United in October has eventually completed his switch to the top Premier League club from Italian giants Atalanta.

Terry and Mikel 'attack' each other on Instagram after Chelsea posted a video of ex-Super Eagles star's 1st goal for the club

Football

5 years ago

John Terry has taken to Instagram to troll his former partner in the Chelsea midfield John Mikel Obi over the Nigerian's first goal for the Stamford Bridge club

Breaking: Mikel Arteta names Ozil, Elneny, Balogun in 8-man list of players to leave Arsenal

Football

5 years ago

Mikel Arteta has is looking to reduce Arsenal wage bill and reports have it that now fewer than eight players have been identified to leave the Emirates' club.

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