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

1588 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

FIFA World Cup winner tips Victor Osimhen to join English Premier League club in...

4 months ago

William Troost-Ekong recalls playing against Lionel Messi at 2018 FIFA World Cup

4 months ago

CAF Player of the Year 2024: Sebastien Haller ignores Lookman, names who deserve...

4 months ago

Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong names who should win 2024 CAF Player of the Ye...

4 months ago

Former Nigerian star explains why Ademola Lookman should be crowned 2024 CAF Pla...

4 months ago

Former Super Eagles star warns CAF amid rumours of Hakimi winning Player of the...

5 months ago

Ademola Lookman makes case for Victor Boniface over CAF Player of the Year Award

Ademola Lookman has suggested that his international teammate Victor Boniface deserves a place among the nominees for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award.

CAF Player of the Year 2024: Ex-Nigerian star drops revelation as 'source' names winner

Ademola Lookman is widely considered the leading contender for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award, but Ifeanyi Udeze says the prize could go to Achraf Hakimi.

AFCON 2013 winner joins Nigerian Premier Football League club Enyimba FC of Aba

Brown Ideye has officially joined the Nigerian Professional Football League club Enyimba FC as the AFCON 2013 winner signs a deal until the end of the season.

CAF Player of the Year nominee talks tough ahead of UCL clash against Real Madrid

Ademola Lookman is looking forward to Atalanta's clash against Spanish giants Real Madrid in the Champions League as he says he expects a tough match.

English Premier League club plot mid-season raid for €75m-valued frontman Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has continued to attract interest from English clubs as Manchester United are reportedly making efforts to lure him to the Premier League.

"He's like Cristiano": Former Turkish star compares Nigerian striker to Man Utd legend

Victor Osimhen continued with his goal scoring form for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig and former Besiktas star has compared the Nigerian to Cristiano Ronaldo.

CAF Player of the Year 2024: Bundesliga explains why top striker deserves award

Serhou Guirassy, who scored 28 league goals in the German Bundesliga last season, is being tipped to win the coveted 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award.