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

1586 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Bukayo Saka’s beautiful Nigerian girlfriend spotted at Bernabeu as Arsenal defeat Madrid

Football

4 months ago

Every word Carlo Ancelotti said after Arsenal knocked Real Madrid out of Champions League

Football

4 months ago

Nigerian comedian sends warning voice note to Mbappe ahead of Real Madrid vs Arsenal

Football

4 months ago

Anthony Joshua shows off Rolls-Royce Cullinan, enjoys luxury lifestyle in Lagos

Boxing

4 months ago

Premier League star addresses Nigerian roots amid potential allegiance switch

Football

4 months ago

Who wins the dribbling debate? Fans choose between Okocha and Zidane

Football

4 months ago

Taribo West: Former Super Eagles defender recalls 'encounter' before becoming pastor

Football

4 months ago

Taribo West has recounted what transpired the day he became a pastor as the former Super Eagles defender claimed he heard an audible voice in church.

"I don't have a second wife": AFCON 2013 winner denies rumour in strong response

Football

4 months ago

AFCON 2013 winner Brown Ideye has reiterated that he does not have a second wife or another family, as he warned that his silence should not be taken forgranted.

Nigeria dodge rivals South Africa as CAF redraws teams ahead of upcoming tournament

Football

4 months ago

Nigeria's Flying Eagles will trade tackles with Morocco, Kenya and Tunisia in the group phase of the upcoming 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations Championship.

The moment AFCON 2013 winner met E-Money at Obi Cubana's 50th birthday, video

Football

4 months ago

Obi Cubana's 50th birthday has continued to generate the talking points across the Nigerian social media space, as AFCON 2013 winner Emmanuel Emenike was spotted.

Nigerian AFCON winner dies of prolonged illness, same day as Christian Chukwu

Football

4 months ago

The Nigerian football community has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of Charles Bassey, who passed away due to prolonged illness.

Manchester United legend sends message to Onana, Matic over worst goalkeeper comments

Football

4 months ago

Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic traded words shortly before Man United took on Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final first-leg, leaving Paul Scholes unimpressed.

After using old camera capturing NPFL for 28 years, Canon rewards veteran photographer

Football

4 months ago

A veteran Nigerian photographer, who documented the NPFL for over two decades Akeem Olamide Olaosun has been rewarded with a brand-new digital camera by Canon.

Jay Jay Okocha recalls day he met Oliver Kahn years after humiliating German goalkeeper

Football

4 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha has recounted all that transpired the day he met the legendary Oliver Kahn, several years after he humiliated the goalkeeper in the Bundesliga.

Portable vs Speed Darlington: NBF issues health warning to organisers ahead of showdown

Boxing

4 months ago

Portable vs Speed Darlington is already gathering momentum, but the organisers of the celebrity match have been warned to ensure safety of the participants.

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