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

1650 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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UEFA Champions League: Which teams are through to next round and what next?

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Yakubu Aiyegbeni cries out as fans send messages 15 years after infamous FIFA...

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Moroccan journalist explains why AFCON 2025 is a must-win for host nation

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Ruben Amorim delivers clear stance on Marcus Rashford's situation in brutal reality check

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Marcus Rashford could leave English Premier League club Manchester United before the January transfer window closes following Ruben Amorim's remarks.

Afrobeats singer Burna Boy links up with reigning FIFA Best Player Vinicius Junior

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Burna Boy has met with the reigning FIFA Best Player Vinicius Junior as the Afrobeats singer received a signed shirt from the Real Madrid playmaker.

Cameroonian coach sends message to Andre Onana over continued stay at Man United

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Andre Onana has already conceded 32 goals in 22 appearances in the English Premier League this season and the Cameroonian has been told to move elsewhere.

Fans blast Jadon Sancho for picking former Manchester United midfielder over Jay Jay Okocha

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Jadon Sancho recently suggested that a former Manchester United star was more skillful than Nigerian football icon Jay Jay Okocha who played at Bolton.

AFCON 2025 Draw: Preview, date as qualified teams set to know opponents in Morocco

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AFCON 2025 draw is slated for Monday, January 2025 as all qualified teams are set to know their opponents at the continental showpiece to be hosted in Morocco.

Is Romelu Lukaku already leading Napoli to the Serie A title despite Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia exit?

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5 months ago

Romelu Lukaku has continued to net important goals for Napoli this season and the Belgian international could be leading them to the Serie A title this season.

Enzo Maresca reacts to Chelsea's defeat at Man City amid Nicolas Jackson's errors

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5 months ago

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is not impressed with his side's loss to Manchester City in the Premier League as he admitted that his side missed chances.

Jay Jay Okocha sets the record straight on claims he taught Ronaldinho his magic

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5 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha and Ronaldinho played together at French club PSG and there is a myth among football fans that the Nigerian taught the Brazilian some skills.

Verydarkman dissects Pep Guardiola's reported split from wife, apportions blames, video

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5 months ago

Verydarkman has blamed Pep Guadiola's wife Cristina Serra over their reported divorce as the Nigerian social media influencer asked men to learn from the case.

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