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

1653 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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

Football

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

Football

5 days ago

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

Football

5 days ago

Barcelona take Marcus Rashford decision amid reports of Manchester United return

Football

5 days ago

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

Football

5 days ago

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

Football

6 days ago

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

Football

6 days 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.

13-cap Victor Boniface reacts as Tolu Arokodare scores 2nd national team goal in 5th appearance

Football

6 days ago

Victor Boniface took to social media to hail Tolu Arokodare, who scored Nigeria's goal, against Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

Job Vacancies: CAF opens recruitment for football roles, several other opportunities

Football

7 days ago

The Confederation of African Football has announced the process of recruiting applicants into five top positions to usher in a new era for football in Africa.

"Below the waist area": Victor Boniface discloses exact location of his injury

Football

8 days ago

Victor Boniface has opened up on his injury status, as he also mentioned the exact location after he appeared in a talk show alongside Ndidi and Arokodare.

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Preview, team news, possible line-ups and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Football

8 days ago

Nigeria vs Rwanda is already gathering momentum as both teams clash in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

2026 WCQ: South Africa coach explains what will happen should his side fail to beat Lesotho

Football

9 days ago

South African national team head coach Hugo Broos has expressed fears ahead of their game against Lesotho in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers this Friday.

Super Eagles star caught stealing farewell message after sealing Premier League move

Football

9 days ago

Chrisantus Uche's farewell message to Getafe fans was identical to what Fabio Silva posted five days earlier, after the Portuguese left Wolverhampton.

Boniface admits lie he told friends to hide Werder Bremen move after Milan deal collapsed

Football

10 days ago

Victor Boniface has admitted that he lied to friends and fans, claiming he was attending a wedding, to conceal his season-long loan move to Werder Bremen.

Israel Adesanya reacts to reports he got N768m from ex-lover who wanted half of his N23b fortune

Athletics

10 days ago

Israel Adesanya has spoken for the first time over reports that he received a huge compensation from his girlfriend after she dragged him to court over his fortune.

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