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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Fruit of labour: Super Falcons star builds lavish N300m luxury flats for her mother

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2025/26 Champions League: List of qualified teams as UEFA sets date for draws

Football

5 months ago

Prophet foresees and predicts location of fatal plane crash involving footballers after Air India incident

Football

5 months ago

Liverpool tag star with Oshoala's nickname amid talks to dump England for Nigeria

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5 months ago

Victor Boniface: Nigerian star makes first appearance on IG since botched AC Milan move

Football

5 months ago

Flashback: How FIFA queried Nigeria after Gov Odili splashed dollars on Ghana Black Stars

Football

5 months ago

Arsenal on the verge of signing Nigeria-eligible star to replace injured Saka, Odegaard

Football

5 months ago

A talented are set to complete the signing of a Nigeria-eligible midfielder who will not move to the club until he is 18, according to the latest reports.

Angry Victor Boniface sends message to Fabrizio Romano after botched AC Milan transfer

Football

5 months ago

Victor Boniface's AC Milan transfer failed due to a knee injury, prompting social media criticism and he asked Fabrizio Romano to delete a post over the deal.

Why Abacha ordered Super Eagles to pull out of AFCON 1996 before giving each player $20k

Football

5 months ago

Nigeria’s Super Eagles withdrew from the 1996 tournament in South Africa due to safety concerns for the players by the then-head of state General Abacha.

Victor Boniface gifts cash to TikTok user despite botched AC Milan transfer, video

Football

5 months ago

Victor Boniface gifted a huge cash to a TikTok user who claims she is running a startup, as the Nigerian international surprised her during a live session.

Man United to offload Onana, 5 others stars to fund signing of impressive goalkeeper

Football

5 months ago

Manchester United lost to Arsenal due to Altay Bayindir’s error, despite an improved attack, and now they need to sell some players to sign an impressive goalkeeper.

How Odili, Alamieseigha splashed dollars on Super Eagles during 2002 WCQ

Football

5 months ago

In 2002, Governors Peter Odili and Diepreye Alamieyeseigha gifted huge cash to the Super Eagles after their 3-0 win over Sudan in a World Cup qualifier.

Amokachi names amount Abacha gave each Super Eagles player for pulling out of AFCON 1996

Football

5 months ago

The Super Eagles missed the 1996 AFCON due to political tensions expressed by then military ruler General Sani Abacha, who suggested they pulled out.

Video of Taribo West's prayers for Tinubu resurfaces amid rant over Peter Rufai's burial

Football

5 months ago

In 2022, former Super Eagles player Taribo West prayed fervently for Bola Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid during a visit, sparking mixed reactions online.

How Taribo West begged Rotimi Amaechi after hoodlums took over his property in PH

Football

5 months ago

Taribo West pleaded with the then Governor Rotimi Amaechi to intervene and reclaim the land property in Port Harcourt that were gifted to Super Eagles players.

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