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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FIFA president sends message to CAF teams amid request to sanction South Africa

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FIFA laws: Official document gives clear stance on fielding ineligible player

Football

5 months ago

Eric Chelle provides 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes to Nigerians with latest comments

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5 months ago

Video shows what Stanley Nwabali did after Super Eagles 1-1 draw against South Africa

Football

5 months ago

Solomon Dalung: Ex-Minister reacts as Nigeria set to miss out on another FIFA World Cup

Football

5 months ago

Peseiro, Finidi, Chelle: Rating all coaches as Nigeria suffer World Cup qualification blow

Football

5 months ago

Rwanda overtake Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers as Group C takes dramatic turn

Football

5 months ago

Nigeria have dropped to fourth position in the CAF qualification Group C of the ongoing 2026 FIFA Wold Cup qualifiers following Rwanda's win over Zimbabwe.

WCQ: FIFA releases official communication on South Africa vs Nigeria showdown

Football

5 months ago

South Africa vs Nigeria is slated for Tuesday, September 9, and Bafana Bafana could pick the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win over the Super Eagles.

Haruna Lukman details how Super Eagles players attacked each other spiritually in 2010

Football

5 months ago

Haruna Lukman has disclosed that members of the Super Eagles squad to the FIFA World Cup in 2010 in South Africa attacked each other spiritually and physically.

WCQ: Sunday Oliseh details when FIFA will take decision against South Africa

Football

5 months ago

Sunday Oliseh has detailed when the world's football governing body, FIFA, will take action against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho.

FIFA excludes one country from 2026 World Cup, African team bows out of race

Football

5 months ago

FIFA has officially banned a European nation from the 2026 World Cup, while an African team can no longer compete after losing all their qualifying games.

Barcelona take Marcus Rashford decision amid reports of Manchester United return

Football

5 months ago

Marcus Rashford has struggled with his start to life at Barcelona and there are insinuations that the striker could be returned to Manchester United.

South Africa vs Nigeria: Ex-Inter striker details how Super Eagles can defeat Bafana Bafana

Football

5 months ago

South Africa vs Nigeria is already gathering momentum and the former Inter Milan star Obinna Nsofor has detailed how the Super Eagles can win in Bloemfontein.

Tolu Arokodare releases first statement after crucial goal against Rwanda in WCQ

Football

5 months ago

Tolu Arokodare has taken to social media to react to his crucial goal against Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday, September 6.

Blow for Nigeria as doctor releases Victor Osimhen statement ahead of South Africa clash

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen suffered a bruise against Rwanda in a World Cup qualifier and the team doctor has advised the striker not to travel for the game against South Africa.

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