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

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Libyan outlet claims Nigerian foreign minister sent apology amid imminent CAF ha...

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Victor Boniface suffers injury after being involved in terrible car accident in...

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Odion Ighalo’s brother sets record straight amid marital dispute, dowry return c...

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Ademola Lookman talks up important role of his mother as he celebrates birthday

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Nigeria vs Ecuador: Preview, Time and how to watch Flamingos at FIFA U17 Women's...

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Super Eagles legend shuts down night club, gifts Egungun wads of cash worth N5m

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6 months ago

Obafemi Martins was spotted inside a night club as the former Nigerian international handed wads of cash to popular Instagram influencer Egungun.

2025 AFCONq: Super Eagles star finally opens up on ordeal at Libyan airport

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6 months ago

Chidera Ejuke has disclosed that members of the Nigerian national team that got stranded at the Al-Abraq airport in Libya were a little bit scared of the situation.

Leicester City manager discloses health status of returning Wilfred Ndidi after Libya saga

Football

6 months ago

Wilfred Ndidi has returned to his base in England, and Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has provided a health update on the impressive Nigerian international.

Libya release video of players traveling via bad roads, checkpoints, darkness from PH to Uyo

Football

6 months ago

Libyan authorities have pointed accusing fingers on Nigeria following the botched second leg fixture, releasing footage of their players traveling from PH to Uyo.

Nigeria's Flamingos thrash New Zealand in FIFA U17 Women's World Cup opener

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6 months ago

Nigeria vs New Zealand ended in victory for the Flamingos who proved too strong for their opponents in the opening game of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.

6 key points from CAF's official statement as the Super Eagles return after ordeal in Libya

Football

6 months ago

CAF has launched an investigation into the Al Abaq airport saga involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria who have boycotted their AFCON qualifier against Libya.

CAF president makes big decision as Super Eagles head home after Libyan airport saga

Football

6 months ago

CAF President Patrice Mosepe wants the Super Eagles of Nigeria to honour their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya, according to Nigeria's Sports Minister Owan Enoh.

Adebayor, Aubameyang make strong statements over Super Eagles' ordeal at Libyan airport

Football

6 months ago

Emmanuel Adebayor and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang have decried the Super Eagles ordeal at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya where they were left unattended.

NFF discloses why Libyan players travelled by road from Port Harcourt to Uyo in 1st leg

Football

6 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has detailed why the Libyan contingent travelled by road from Port Harcourt to Uyo during the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers.

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