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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7 countries that have been previously banned from AFCON, Nigeria included

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N13bn prize money, N2.2bn preparation fund: What NFF is fighting for in petition vs DR Congo

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2 months ago

Arthur Okonkwo: Arsenal product eager to represent Super Eagles at AFCON

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2 months ago

AFCON 2013 winner Ahmed Musa officially announces retirement from international football

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2 months ago

AFCON 2025: Mikel Obi suggests Eric Chelle was forced to include players in Super Eagles squad

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2 months ago

World Cup: Odumodublvck sends message to NFF, CAF, FIFA as DR Congo face eligibility scrutiny

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2 months ago

AFCON 2025: Yakubu Aiyegbeni names what the current Super Eagles squad lack

Football

2 months ago

Yakubu Aiyegbeni has disclosed that the midfielders, who made Eric Chelle's final squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, are defensive-oriented.

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Super Eagles new boy opens up following AFCON 2025 call-up

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2 months ago

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who made Nigeria's list to AFCON 2025, has disclosed that he almost became a barber after initially losing hope in professional football.

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AFCON 2025: Francis Uzoho excited over Super Eagles return, speaks on Stanley Nwabali

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2 months ago

Francis Uzoho has expressed excitement over his return to the national team as he reunited with Stanley Nwabali ahead of the upcoming AFCON 2025.

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray of Turkey striker under investigation ahead of AFCON 2025

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2 months ago

Victor Osimhen is being investigated in the Turkish Super Lig after he received a late yellow card in Galatasaray's win over Antalyaspor, sparking a match suspension

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Super Eagles star opens up on 'talking stage' with another footballer's girlfriend

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2 months ago

Ola Aina has admitted that he is having a close friendship with the girlfriend of a fellow footballer, but stated that he would not divulge the club he plays for.

Victor Osimhen scores again, fires warning to Nigeria's opponents at AFCON 2025

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has sent a strong message to Nigeria's AFCON 2025 opponents after finding the back of the net in Galatasaray's away win over Antalyaspor.

NFF president breaks silence over Super Eagles’ bonus row, World Cup qualification failure

Football

2 months ago

Ibrahim Gusau has finally reacted to all that transpired at the World Cup play-offs, where the Super Eagles boycotted training due to unpaid bonuses.

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Former Man United striker speaks 8 years after establishing £1m Orphanage Home in Nigeria

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2 months ago

Odion Ighalo splashed a staggering N500million building an orphanage in Lagos in 2017 and eight years later, the striker his pleased with that decision.

Erling Haaland names Super Eagles star as one of the reasons for the Premier League's 'toughness'

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2 months ago

Erling Haaland has hailed Nigerian international Calvin Bassey for his exploits, saying the likes of the defender have made the English Premier League tougher.

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