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

1587 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Setback for Eric Chelle as Victor Osimhen suffers injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers

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Former Nigeria U20 football star dies in ghastly motorcycle accident

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5 months ago

Emmanuel Adebayor buys exotic SEA customised-plated BMW X7 worth over $112k

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5 months ago

Bad to worse? Another key Super Eagles player injured ahead of Rwanda showdown

Football

5 months ago

Ademola Lookman silences Gasperini, scores brace days after 'worst penalty taker' comments

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5 months ago

Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper threatens Stanley Nwabali's position with 4 penalty saves

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5 months ago

Atalanta deactivate comment section as Nigerians demand respect for Ademola Lookman

Football

5 months ago

Nigerian fans have taken to the comment section of Atalanta's social media pages to demand respect for Ademola Lookman, forcing the Italian club to deactivate it.

Setback for Eric Chelle as 2 key Super Eagles players suffer injuries ahead of Rwanda clash

Football

6 months ago

Nigeria take on Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, however two key members of the Super Eagles squad have suffered injuries.

Reigning CAF Player Ademola Lookman to battle Victor Osimhen for special award

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6 months ago

Ademola Lookman will face off with incumbent holder Victor Osimhen and Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong for the prestigious 'King of the Pitch' Award.

Michelle Alozie's boyfriend? Super Falcons star rumoured to be dating ex-Basketball pro

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6 months ago

Michelle Alozie is reportedly in a relationship with Trey Phills who played as a professional basketball star, but now specialises on social media content.

Atalanta president's stance on Ademola Lookman's transfer amid Gasperini's comments

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman is poised to leave Italian club Atalanta during the summer and club president Antonio Percassi earlier provided his take on the situation.

CAF takes decision on president of the Cameroon Football Federation Samuel Eto'o

Football

6 months ago

Samuel Eto'o has won his case as the FECAFOOT president filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, challenging his disqualification from the election.

How Gasperini’s frustration with Lookman started long before penalty controversy

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman was criticised for his spot-kick miss in Atalanta's loss to Club Brugge as head coach Piero Gasperini labelled the star as the worst penalty-taker.

DSTV Nigeria sends warning to Atalanta over Gasperini's comments on Ademola Lookman

Football

6 months ago

DSTV Nigeria has backed Ademola Lookman, who was singled out for blame by Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, over their Champions League exit.

6 points from Ademola Lookman's rebuttal to Gasperini's 'worst penalty taker' comments

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6 months ago

Ademola Lookman has responded to Gian Piero Gasperini's 'worst penalty taker' comments following Atalanta's exit from this season's UEFA Champions League.

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