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

Iwobi's dad hints at possible Davido, Wizkid collaboration as son launches music...

Football

6 months ago

"Thank God you get another career": Netizens react as Alex Iwobi drops new singl...

Football

6 months ago

Reactions as impressive Nigerian goalkeeper dies in fatal motor accident

Football

6 months ago

Voting ends as fans name Jay Jay Okocha as favourite Nigerian player of all time

Football

6 months ago

Nigeria vs Ghana: Flying Eagles defeat Black Satellites to win WAFU B Championsh...

Football

6 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha recounts playing barefooted in Enugu before onward path to greatn...

Football

6 months ago

Mikel Obi finally addresses why he criticises Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

Football

6 months ago

Mikel Obi has disclosed why he criticises Senegalese star Nicolas Jackson following the striker's performance for English Premier League club Chelsea.

"I only met my dad once": Victor Boniface opens up on true origin of his parents

Football

6 months ago

Victor Boniface has disclosed the certain parts of Nigeria his parents hailed from, saying he only met his father once before moving to Europe to play football.

Victor Osimhen ahead of Ademola Lookman in 6 highest ranked Nigerians in Ballon d'Or history

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman was the only African nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or and the Nigerian finished 14th in the final rankings decided on Monday night, October 28.

"One of the greatest" Victor Osimhen hails Super Eagles legend in special birthday shoutout

Football

6 months ago

Victor Osimhen has sent a special birthday message to former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins, branding him as one of the greatest on and off the pitch.

Surprise Ballon d’Or winner emerges in ‘leaked’ result as Ademola Lookman misses out in top 15

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman will miss out in the final top 15 of the 2024 Ballon d'Or as leaked result shows a surprise winner of the prestigious prize ahead of the ceremony.

Another EPL club to rival Arsenal in race to sign Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman

Football

6 months ago

Ademola Lookman has continued to attract interest from clubs in England as another team is preparing to rival Arsenal for the signature of the Nigerian international

CAF punishes Libya again amid appeal of verdict after airport saga with Nigeria

Football

6 months ago

CAF has landed another hammer on Libya, even as the country's football federation continues its appeal over the verdict on the Super Eagles airport saga.