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

1916 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Victor Osimhen: Turkish commentator raises concerns over fitness status of Nigerian striker

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen gets into fight during Galatasaray vs Besiktas, Ndidi reacts after, video

Football

4 months ago

Boniface laments wasted opportunity in Werder Bremen's clash: "See wetin I miss"

Football

4 months ago

Inter pay tribute to Kanu and West after Taribo’s claim that Nigerian legends are not celebrated

Football

4 months ago

Gernot Rohr sends desperate message to players ahead of clash with Nigeria

Football

4 months ago

Fans in awe as Chelsea legend Drogba arrives Lagos, shows off trademark goal celebration

Football

4 months ago

FIFA president makes important announcement after South Africa's 3 points punishment

Football

4 months ago

Gianni Infantino has stated that the FIFA Council decided that Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will co-host the next edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027.

Segun Odegbami sends urgent message to Super Eagles ahead of Lesotho, Benin showdown

Football

4 months ago

Segun Odegbami has sent a special message to key members of the Super Eagles squad ahead of their upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

Fans rave over Asisat Oshoala’s beauty as Super Falcons star visits Mecca in style

Football

4 months ago

Asisat Oshoala was spotted praying at the Kaaba, where she observed the Umrah on Friday, October 3 as she seemingly ticked another bucket list item.

After South Africa coach accuses Nigeria of lobbying, FIFA hands Pinnick big appointment

Football

4 months ago

Amaju Pinnick has bagged a huge appointment as the former NFF boss becomes the deputy chairperson of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee.

Injured Victor Osimhen leaves Nigeria sweating ahead of Lesotho, Benin clashes

Football

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen could miss out on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Nigeria set to face Lesotho and the Benin Republic in the final phase.

South Africa coach fingers Nigeria as Bafana Bafana forfeit 3 points in World Cup qualifiers

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos has suggested that some teams are lobbying behind after FIFA slammed Bafana Bafana with a three-point deduction in the World Cup qualifiers.

Alex Iwobi details why Ola Aina struggled with Simon Adingra in AFCON 2023 final

Football

4 months ago

Ola Aina practically struggled during the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as he could not contain the rampaging Simon Adingra on the flanks.

South Africa star at center of FIFA punishment flaunts N280m iconic Mercedes G63

Football

4 months ago

Teboho Mokoena has flaunted a Mercedes-Benz G63, and this comes amidst FIFA sanctions, which have cost Bafana Bafana three points in World Cup qualifiers.

Moses Itauma reacts to rumours he rejected IBF final eliminator vs Frank Sanchez

Boxing

4 months ago

British boxer Moses Itauma has reacted to the viral reports that he deliberately rejected the IBF eliminator final fight just to avoid Cuban boxer Frank Sanchez.

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