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

1589 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

German club Bayer Leverkusen finally respond to Victor Boniface's ‘reckless’ beh...

Football

5 months ago

Barcelona set sights on Nigerian star in potential swap deal with Ansu Fati

Football

5 months ago

Desperate Libya take bold step ahead of showdown with Benin in final AFCON quali...

Football

5 months ago

Benin release statement after Cheetahs arrive in Libyan airport ahead of AFCON q...

Football

5 months ago

Victor Boniface bares it all after missing out on 2024 CAF Player of the Year Aw...

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen speaks on Super Eagles goal scoring record held by Rashidi Yekini

Football

5 months ago

Is Nigeria making way for Benin to ensure Libya does not ‘smell’ AFCON 2025?

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles are through to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but their 1-1 draw with Benin makes it even tougher for Libya in the quest to qualify as well.

Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2025 as Libya defeat Rwanda in Kigali

Football

5 months ago

Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following Rwanda's goalless draw Libya in Kigali.

Benin vs Nigeria: Preview, Date and how to watch Super Eagles vs Cheetahs in AFCON qualifier

Football

5 months ago

Benin vs Nigeria could make or mar Gernot Rohr's future as the Franco-German tactician has been tasked to qualify the Cheetahs for the 2025 AFCON tournament.

Libyan football team claim poor treatment in Rwanda, make allegations against hosts

Football

5 months ago

Libyan players have complained about ill-treatment in Rwanda ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with the Amavubi in Tripoli.

Could Antonio Conte be regretting Romeku Lukaku's choice over Victor Osimhen?

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen is already outscoring Romelu Lukaku amid claims that Italian manager Antonio Conte might regret his decision over the Nigerian during the summer.

Super Eagles stars beg Alex Iwobi to perform his latest song 'What's Luv', video

Football

5 months ago

Alex Iwobi recently released another single 'What's Luv' and his international teammates were spotted begging him to perform ahead of their clash with Benin.

Benin vs Nigeria: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong speaks on playing against Gernot Rohr

Football

5 months ago

Benin vs Nigeria is slated for Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan and Super Eagles captain William Troos-Ekong speaks on playing against Gernot Rohr.

English Premier League club contact Napoli to discuss transfer of Victor Osimhen

Football

5 months ago

Victor Osimhen could be heading to the English Premier League next year as reports have it that a club has contacted Napoli over potential transfer of the striker.