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

1637 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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14 days ago

Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard amazed by Jay Jay Okocha during Champions League...

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14 days ago

Kano State confirms amount for families of 22 athletes killed in motor accident

Athletics

14 days ago

Super Eagles World Cup qualifying setback blamed on players’ clubbing in Lagos

Football

15 days ago

Chelsea target ignores Nigeria's Super Eagles, opts to represent European nation

Football

16 days ago

2026 World Cup: Panic grips South African FA as CAF alerts over imminent FIFA decision

Football

16 days ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been notified over FIFA's imminent announcement having fielded an ineligible player in the World Cup qualifiers.

Cyriel Dessers shines as Super Eagles claim victory over Ghana in Unity Cup 2025

Football

17 days ago

Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 in the 2025 Unity Cup semi-final at the Brentford Gtech Stadium in London on May 28, 2025, with Cyriel Dessers playing a starring role.

Victor Boniface: Super Eagles star opens up as skit maker Phoebe serves him food

Football

19 days ago

Victor Boniface has taken to social media to react after skit maker and comedian Phoebe served him and his friends a lovely meal, but said it was without chicken.

Chelsea, Newcastle United seal Champions League qualification as Forest, Aston Villa miss out

Football

20 days ago

Chelsea have secured a Champions League qualification following their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle United also progress to the competition.

UEFA Women's League: How much did Arsenal Women get after beating Barcelona to win title

Football

21 days ago

Arsenal Women secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Barcelona Femeni in a highly entertaining UEFA Women's League final at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.

FIFA clears German professional footballer to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Football

21 days ago

FIFA has officially communicated to the Nigeria Football Federation that the German professional player Felix Agu can go ahead to play for Nigeria.

National Sports Festival: Athletes run in darkness as power fails at newly renovated stadium

Athletics

21 days ago

Athletes were forced to compete in near-total darkness during the Men's 10,000m event at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Ogun State on Saturday night.

Europa League Final: Adekunle Gold expresses disappointment as Man United lose to Tottenham

Football

24 days ago

Adekunle Gold has expressed disappointment after Manchester United lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final at the Athletic Bilbao Stadium on Wednesday.

Europa League final heartbreak: Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes decision on Ruben Amorim

Football

24 days ago

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken a decision on Ruben Amorim following their heartbreaking loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final.

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