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

1648 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Chelsea target reportedly named in Eric Chelle's squad for World Cup qualifiers

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4 months ago

Unimpressed Michael Owen blames Nigerian star following Leicester City's loss to...

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4 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha or Lionel Messi? Fans divided over the most skilful footballer

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4 months ago

Vinicius Junior sends message to Manchester City after Real Madrid's victory...

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4 months ago

Champions League scorers chart after Mbappe, Haaland's goals in Man City vs Real...

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4 months ago

Blow for Eric Chelle as Chelsea star ignores Nigeria, picks another national...

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4 months ago

Boost for Nigeria as Rwanda faces uncertainty ahead of World Cup qualifier

Football

4 months ago

Rwanda vs Nigeria continues to live to its pre-match razzmatazz, however the Amavubi has been dealt a huge blow ahead of the massive encounter on March 21.

Moment Super Eagles striker bullied Liverpool captain Van Dijk goes viral, video

Football

4 months ago

Paul Onuachu was captured shoving off Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk during an EFL clash between Southampton and Liverpool as the footage goes viral.

NFF official confirms captain Ahmed Musa's status in Eric Chelle's Super Eagles

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4 months ago

Ahmed Musa is poised for a national team return as the Super Eagles prepare for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Ronaldo scores at 40, new signing Duran nets brace after Al Nassr ignored Boniface, Video

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4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the scoresheet as Al-Nassr thrashed Al-Fayha in a Saudi Pro League clash, with new signing Jhon Duran netting a brace on his debut.

Mikel Obi chooses better player between Jay Jay Okocha and Yaya Toure, fans react

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4 months ago

Mikel Obi was asked to pick between the mercurial midfielder Jay Jay Okocha and Ivorial legend Yaya Toure, but his choice has left the fans with mixed reactions.

Former Arsenal star names Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha as his idol

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4 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha was incredible during his active playing days and a former Arsenal star has disclosed that the mercurial midfielder was his childhood idol.

Former Super Eagles star faults Victor Osimhen for rejecting Saudi Arabia cashout deal

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4 months ago

Victor Osimhen was reported to have rejected a staggering mega money offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal during the summer transfer window.

Mikel Obi says Chelsea made 2 big mistakes during January transfer window

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4 months ago

Mikel Obi is utterly unimpressed that Premier League club Chelsea failed to sign a new goalkeeper as well as a striker during the January transfer window.