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, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1647 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Andre Onana fires warning to Nigeria, others ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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3 months ago

Nigerian star to battle Osimhen for No.9 shirt after Europa League goal vs...

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3 months ago

Ahmed Musa, Stephen Keshi, Mikel Obi: Nigerians name best ever Super Eagles...

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3 months ago

Manchester United legend sends warning to Nigeria-eligible teenager Chido...

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3 months ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper in fresh controversy a month after alleged betting...

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3 months ago

Arsenal star told to ignore Nigeria for England after Champions League...

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3 months ago

WCQ: Nigeria's possible starting XI against Rwanda with Osimhen, Lookman to lead attack

Football

3 months ago

Rwanda vs Nigeria is billed for the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on March 21 and the Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a provisional list.

WCQ: Eric Chelle invites defender who subdued Romelu Lukaku for Rwanda, Zimbabwe

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has called up a talented defender for two must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe next month.

Eric Chelle snubs Chelsea and Arsenal stars for World Cup qualifiers, sparks debate

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle has released a 39-man provisional list ahead of Nigeria's forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later in March.

Amrouche talks tough as newly appointed Rwanda coach draws battle line against Nigeria

Football

3 months ago

Adel Amrouche is plotting the Super Eagles downfall when his Rwanda side host Nigeria in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium.

Concerns as striker Victor Boniface drops in pecking order under Xabi Alonso

Football

3 months ago

Victor Boniface has managed just 141 minutes of action since returning from injury this year as the Nigerian star drops from the Leverkusen starting line up.

Calvin Bassey scores as Fulham knock Manchester United out of FA Cup via penalties

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3 months ago

Manchester United have crashed out of the FA Cup as the Red Devils lost to Fulham via a penalty shootout, with Nigerian star Calvin Bassey scoring in the first half.

Former Manchester United star who turned priest returns after 8 year absence

Football

3 months ago

Former Manchester United central defender Philip Mulryne, who later became a Catholic priest, has returned to the club after about 8 years of absence.