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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Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus tips Nigeria-eligible midfielder for next Ballon d'Or

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Ghanaian pastor sends message to Lamine Yamal: "He's chasing a 40-year-old woman"

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4 months ago

Arokodare sends message to critics after scoring first goal for English club Wolves, video

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Super Falcons star responds as hijab wearing player told she belongs in kitchen not pitch

Football

4 months ago

Lamine Yamal’s father delivers brutal rant as Dembele beats his son to Ballon d'Or

Football

4 months ago

Ballon d'Or: Meet Ousmane Dembele's hijab-wearing wife who changed his career path

Football

4 months ago

Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the world's best footballer as the Frenchman won the 2025 Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.

Ballon d'Or: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong names who should win 2025 award

Football

4 months ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place on Monday night, and Nigerian international William Troost-Ekong has named who should take home the coveted award.

Spanish journalist claims to know Ballon d'Or winner as result 'leaks' hours before awards

Football

4 months ago

The Ballon d'Or ceremony is slated for Monday night, September 22, and a journalist has disclosed that he sighted a leaked document showing the winner.

Arsenal set to sign Nigerian star as talented midfielder confirms departure from Charlton

Football

4 months ago

English Premier League club Arsenal are set to confirm the arrival of a Nigeria-eligible midfielder, Mishel Nduka, who has announced his departure from Charlton.

Ballon d'Or: Full list of players who have won football's biggest individual award

Football

4 months ago

The Ballon d'Or is regarded as the biggest individual prize in world football and France Football magazine and UEFA has continued to give out the prize since 1956.

Ballon d'Or 2025: How much money does winner of prestigious award receive?

Football

4 months ago

The Ballon d'Or trophy is not entirely made up of gold and fans have wondered how much it is worth as the prize is being presented to the world's best.

FIFA president sends message to African team after confirming World Cup qualification

Football

4 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Tunisia for confirming their automatic ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Lionel Messi: Barcelona legend names player he believes should have won Ballon d’Or

Football

4 months ago

With the 2025 Ballon d'Or set for Monday, September 22, at the Chatelet du Theatre in Paris, Lionel Messi once disclosed a player who deserved the prize.

Ballon d'Or 2025 voting results are 'leaked' ahead of Monday's ceremony

Football

4 months ago

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony will go down at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, on September 22, 2025, with the results reportedly leaked.

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