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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Liverpool defender Van Dijk spotted swapping shirts with Victor Osimhen after UCL battle

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Nigeria lose opening fixture at FIFA U20 World Cup: "We gave it our best"

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4 months ago

Lesotho FA celebrates as South Africa forfeit 3 points in World Cup qualifiers

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4 months ago

South Africa head coach reacts as Bafana Bafana forfeit 3 points in World Cup qualifiers

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4 months ago

WCQ: 6 critical points from FIFA's sanction letter as South Africa lose 3 points

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4 months ago

Super Eagles' World Cup dreams revived as FIFA penalises South Africa

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4 months ago

FIFA president makes big announcement as South Africa await point deduction verdict

Football

4 months ago

Gianni Infantino has made another big statement while South Africa awaits the verdict of the world's football governing body over fielding an ineligible player.

Meet Andre Onana's beautiful wife as she joins Manchester United flop in Turkey

Football

4 months ago

Andre Onana's beautiful wife, Melanie Kamayou, has been the pillar of support for the former Manchester United goalkeeper throughout his professional career.

South African football stakeholders panic in new comments amid possible 3-point forfeiture

Football

4 months ago

South Africa could be docked three points and three goals in the ongoing 2027 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and stakeholder's are unimpressed with SAFA's response.

Super Eagles star left out of Premier League team to Europa League due to UEFA’s new rules

Football

4 months ago

Ola Aina has been removed from the Nottingham Forest squad to the Europa League following the injury he suffered during the World Cup qualifiers.

NFF president sends message to Nigerians ahead of final phase of World Cup qualifiers

Football

4 months ago

The NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, has once again reiterated that the Super Eagles will do everything possible to secure a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Liverpool's Arne Slot singles out player for costly Crystal Palace defeat

Football

4 months ago

Arne Slot seemed to have singled out one player for what he did in the moments before Crystal Palace’s late winner in the Reds’ 2-1 defeat at Selhurst Park.

Man United handed instant Ruben Amorim sacking decision after loss to Brentford

Football

4 months ago

Ruben Amorim saw his Manchester United side lose 3-1 to Brentford at the G-tech Community Stadium, and there are growing calls for the sacking of the manager.

Under pressure Ruben Amorim speaks after Manchester United's loss to Brentford

Football

4 months ago

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim faces sack after his side lost 3-1 to Brentford in a Premier League fixture at the G-Tech Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Blow for Nigeria as Super Eagles star doubtful for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Football

4 months ago

Raphael Onyedika could be out for six weeks and risks missing out on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

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