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

Reigning CAF Player Ademola Lookman to battle Victor Osimhen for special award

Football

4 months ago

Michelle Alozie's boyfriend? Super Falcons star rumoured to be dating...

Football

4 months ago

Atalanta president's stance on Ademola Lookman's transfer amid Gasperini's...

Football

4 months ago

CAF takes decision on president of the Cameroon Football Federation Samuel Eto'o

Football

4 months ago

How Gasperini’s frustration with Lookman started long before penalty controversy

Football

4 months ago

DSTV Nigeria sends warning to Atalanta over Gasperini's comments on Ademola...

Football

4 months ago

6 points from Ademola Lookman's rebuttal to Gasperini's 'worst penalty taker' comments

Football

4 months ago

Ademola Lookman has responded to Gian Piero Gasperini's 'worst penalty taker' comments following Atalanta's exit from this season's UEFA Champions League.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to watch Ahmed Musa in Sunshine Stars vs Kano Pillars' NPFL clash

Football

4 months ago

Eric Chelle is billed to see Ahmed Musa in action during a Nigeria Premier Football League game involving Sunshine Stars and Kano Pillars on Wednesday.

Why Ademola Lookman must learn from Osimhen vs Napoli saga after Gasperini's penalty comments

Football

4 months ago

Ademola Lookman failed to convert a penalty in Atalanta's Champions League loss to Club Brugge and manager Gian Piero Gasperini has hit out at the forward.

Wilfred Ndidi talks tough ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier against Rwanda

Football

4 months ago

Wilfred Ndidi has returned to full fitness and the Super Eagles star seems prepared for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Desperate Eric Chelle draws battle line against Rwanda, recalls Nigerian star

Football

4 months ago

Eric Chelle has recalled an impressive midfielder ahead of the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Amavubi of Rwanda and then Zimbabwe.

Eric Chelle at risk of losing Arsenal youngster as England prepare national team offer

Football

4 months ago

Eric Chelle would need to intensify efforts to convince Ethan Nwaneri to play for Nigeria as reports claim England coach Thomas Tuchel is set to invite the star.

Ballon d'Or winner arrives in Nigeria, commissions INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church

Football

4 months ago

George Weah joined other dignitaries in commissioning the 10,000-capacity INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos State, owned by Primate Ayodele.

Enzo Maresca's sack verdict detailed as pressure grows on Chelsea head coach

Football

4 months ago

Enzo Maresca is under pressure with fans calling for the sacking of the Italian tactician following their loss to Brighton in a Premier League encounter.