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

1588 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Fans blast Jadon Sancho for picking former Manchester United midfielder over Jay Jay Okocha

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AFCON 2025 Draw: Preview, date as qualified teams set to know opponents in Morocco

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6 months ago

Is Romelu Lukaku already leading Napoli to the Serie A title despite Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia exit?

Football

6 months ago

Enzo Maresca reacts to Chelsea's defeat at Man City amid Nicolas Jackson's errors

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6 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha sets the record straight on claims he taught Ronaldinho his magic

Football

6 months ago

Verydarkman dissects Pep Guardiola's reported split from wife, apportions blames, video

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6 months ago

FIFA, Udinese receive warning over Maduka Okoye's betting scandal in Italy

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7 months ago

Maduka Okoye has been fingered in a scandal and a former managing director of a gaming platform has warned against exploitation and of betting platforms.

Mason Greenwood dumps England as former Man Utd star switches international teams

Football

7 months ago

Mason Greenwood has switched international teams after the English FA stated that he would no longer represent the nation due to his recent arrest.

Jay Jay Okocha bares it all over reported claims on NFF board and Eric Chelle

Football

7 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha has denied the viral reports that he called for the dissolution of the entire NFF board over the appointment of Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles coach.

Former Madrid star sends message to Antonio Conte over CAF Player of the Year Ademola Lookman

Football

7 months ago

Ademola Lookman has been linked with a possible move to Napoli as former Real Madrid star Antonio Cassano sends message to head coach Antonio Conte.

Comparing Victor Osimhen's stats with Man Utd's Rashford, Holjund, Zirkzee combined

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United after manager Ruben Amorim raised concerns about Rashford, Holjund and Zirkzee.

Sevilla boss confirms next action for flopped Nigerian star Kelechi Iheanacho

Football

7 months ago

Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled to settle in since his free transfer to Sevilla last summer and coach Garcia Pimienta has explained says the player could leave.

Mike Tyson, Conor McGregor among sports personalities at Trump’s Second Inauguration

Football

7 months ago

Trump's second inauguration was heavy on athletes who graced the occasion in support of the president who has long had deep ties to the combat sports world.

'Agent' Mikel arrives in Galatasaray to hold talks with Osimhen amid Jackson's goal drought

Football

7 months ago

Mikel Obi was spotted at the Galatasaray's Florya Metin Oktay training facility, where he met striker Victor Osimhen and some top officials of the club.

After Man Utd failed with £59m bid, another Premier League club in contact for Victor Osimhen

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of English Premier League clubs as a team is in contact to trigger the striker's release clause in the January transfer window.

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