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

1610 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Chelsea take Enzo Maresca decision as Blues risk missing out on Champions League

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Football

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Taiwo Awoniyi: Nigerian star set to be brought out of induced coma after surgery

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AFCON winner sends message to young Nigerian players: "Don’t lock your talent do...

Football

10 days ago

Nigerian star Taiwo Awoniyi placed on induced coma after urgent surgery

Football

10 days ago

Karim Adeyemi: Bundesliga forward finally opens up on why he chose Germany over...

Football

11 days ago

Footballer learns of mother's death hours after sending Mother's Day wishes

Football

12 days ago

A South African football star, Cassius Mailula, learnt of his beloved mother's death hours after he shared heartfelt Mother's Day wishes on social media.

Ahmed Musa: Nigeria captain sends message to Eric Chelle with brace against Shooting Stars

Football

12 days ago

Ahmed Musa grabbed a brace in Kano Pillars' 3-1 victory over Shooting Stars in a Nigeria Premier Football League clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

Sabu: Wrestling world mourns as iconic former WWE superstar passes away at age 60

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12 days ago

The wrestling world has been thrown into mourning following the death of Terry Brunk, popularly known as Sabu, who passed away at the age of 60 on May 11, 2025.

Arsenal stage dramatic comeback to secure draw against league winners Liverpool

Football

13 days ago

Arsenal orchestrated a comeback to secure a hard-fought draw against the Premier League champions, Liverpool, in an electrifying Premier League encounter.

Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick not enough as Barcelona defeat Real Madrid in fierce El Clasico

Football

13 days ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid have ended in a loss for Los Blancos as the Catalan giants take a giant step towards winning the 2024-2025 La Liga title.

Nicolas Jackson: Everything Mikel Obi said about Senegalese striker as Chelsea risk missing UCL

Football

13 days ago

Nicolas Jackson is having a season to forget in the English Premier League as Chelsea are now on the verge of missing out on a Champions League spot.

Chelsea risk missing out on Champions League spot after loss to Newcastle United

Football

13 days ago

Chelsea have lost to Newcastle United at the St. James' Park as the Blues now risk missing out on a UEFA Champions League slot for the coming season.

Jay Jay Okocha recounts playing alongside Ronaldinho, Arteta and Pochettino at PSG

Football

13 days ago

Jay Jay Okocha has discussed his time at French club Paris Saint-Germain as he applauded the team after picking a ticket to this season's Champions League final.

Super Eagles coach confirms invited players as Nigeria set for Unity Cup in London

Football

13 days ago

Super Eagles of Nigeria will feature at the upcoming Unity Cup and one of the coaches has hinted that some players in the NPFL will get international invitation.

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