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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Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Pele to become second highest goalscorer ever with brace against Udinese

Football

5 years ago

Jubilation at Old Trafford as Manchester United new signing posts picture on a plane heading to Old Trafford

Sports

5 years ago

Another big trouble for Lampard as reigning Serie A champions Juventus set to sign impressive Chelsea striker

World

5 years ago

Premier League legend names 3 Chelsea players who must be blamed following defeat to Manchester City

Sports

5 years ago

Jubilation for Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid defeat Celta Vigo to move top of La Liga standings

Football

5 years ago

Jubilation at the Camp Nou as impressive Manchester City star reportedly agrees to join Barcelona

Football

5 years ago

Tension for Edouard Mendy as desperate Chelsea reportedly in talks with top goalkeeper from Italian Serie A

Football

5 years ago

Gianluigi Donnarumma could be joining Premier League outfit Chelsea during the January transfer window as reports say Blues are in talks with the AC Milan star

How Manchester United star was caught urging Luke Shaw to dive in damning Man Utd incident vs Aston Villa

Football

5 years ago

Paul Pogba was seen in a footage telling Luke Shaw he should have dived during their 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the English Premier League on NewYear's Day.

Heartbroken Man Utd star Edinson Cavani reacts after receiving 3-match ban over insensitive post

World

5 years ago

Edinson Cavani has reacted to his three-match by the English Football Association claiming he never meand to offend anyone with the alleged post on Instagram.

Just in: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his adorable mother as she clocks 66 (see what he did)

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has congratulated his adorable mother Aviero Dolores as she clocks 66 with the player wishing her all happiness in the world in good health.

Wenger, Mourinho ranked in 50 greatest football managers of all-time as Sir Alex Ferguson turns 79

Football

5 years ago

Alex Ferguson who was at Premier League club Manchester United between 1986 and 2013 has been ranked number one in the 50 greatest football managers of all-time

Cristiano Ronaldo pens emotional note to Sir Alex Ferguson as the former Man Utd manager clocks 79

Football

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that Sir Alex Ferguson is like a father to him as the former manager clocks 79, with the player adding that he owes him a lot.

Ronaldo, Messi, Lewandowski top list of highest goal scorers in 2020 (see full list)

Sports

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo who scored 33 goals in year 2020 tops the list of highest goal scorers as Bayern Munich legend Robert Lewandowski who has 32 is second highest

Inside Messi’s ‘£7.25m Miami apartment with lift for his car he’s bought ahead of transfer to David Beckham’s MLS side

Football

5 years ago

Lionel Messi splashed a staggering £7.25million on a US apartment in Miami and reports have it that the facility boasts three car lifts allowing guests to park.

Just in: With barely 2 months to his 36th birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo makes huge comments about retirement

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his commitment to more years of football as the Juventus star says he feels fo great despite him approaching his 36th birthday.

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