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

1585 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan star names 2 players better than Lamine Yamal

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Champions League: Pastor takes swipe at Arsenal fans, says devil makes loudest noise

Football

3 months ago

Champions League: Angry Arsenal fans reply Nigerian pastor who predicted results

Football

3 months ago

Champions League: Nigerian pastor predicts PSG vs Arsenal, Barca vs Inter, discloses winner

Football

3 months ago

Lamine Yamal reacts to comparisons with Messi ahead of Barcelona vs Inter Champions League tie

Football

3 months ago

Footballer who dumped wife of 12 years to marry her niece opens up after 6 years

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles striker sends message to followers: "If you never chop, message me"

Football

3 months ago

A Super Eagles striker has reached out to his Instagram followers telling them to send him a private message if they are struggling to make ends meet.

Mother of late Nigerian boxer speaks as Ghana officials yet to repatriate body

Boxing

3 months ago

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju collapsed and died while in action in Ghana and the country's boxing authorities are yet to repatriate his remains to Nigeria.

Spanish club contact CAF Player of the Year Ademola Lookman ahead of summer transfer window

Football

3 months ago

Ademola Lookman could move to the Spanish La Liga next season as reports have it that Barcelona representatives have contacted the player's agent.

Meet Mohamed Salah's wife Magi as Egyptian star signs £400,000 weekly deal with Liverpool

Football

3 months ago

Mohamed Salah's wife Magi would be excited as the Premier League star signs a massive £400,000-a-week deal with English Premier League club Liverpool.

Victor Osimhen told to consider 4 big clubs amid Manchester United, Chelsea interest

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has been told to consider joining any of four big clubs as the Nigerian international is set to leave Turkish club Galatasaray this summer.

Manchester United get Victor Osimhen transfer boost as Ruben Amorim makes key decision

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen is poised to leave Turkish club Galatasaray as soon as his season-long loan spell ends this summer, as Man United intensify their interest.

Former Premier League star breaks silence on claims he films bed acts with lover

Football

3 months ago

French footballer Dimitri Payet has reacted to allegations from his ex-girlfriend Larissa Ferrari, who accused him of violence in their seven-month relationship.

Referee’s official report seals Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win amid Real Madrid madness

Football

3 months ago

The Copa del Rey final involving Real Madrid and Barcelona ended up in a melee, as the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea submitted an official report.

"So sorry": Reactions as former Shooting Stars and ex-Kano Pillars star loses sight

Football

3 months ago

A former Nigerian footballer, Friday Christopher, who captained the 3SC football club of Ibadan to win the 1992 CAF Cup, has reportedly lost his sight.

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