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

1637 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Europa League Final: Manchester United face harsh truths after losing to...

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Why Crystal Palace may be banned from Europa League despite winning FA Cup final

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25 days ago

Nigerian boxers fume as Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju’s corpse remains in Ghana

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot chases 3 impressive stars for £170m after Jeremie...

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26 days ago

Victor Osimhen: Why Nigerian star will not join Premier League club Manchester...

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26 days ago

Premier League star splashes ₦21.5m on Rolex wristwatch for 3-year-old daughter

Football

27 days ago

Morgan Gibbs-White: Nottingham Forest forward dedicates goal vs West Ham to Taiwo Awoniyi

Football

28 days ago

Morgan Gibbs-White has dedicated his English Premier League goal against West Ham United to Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi who continues with his recovery.

Taiwo Awoniyi releases first statement days after waking up from induced coma

Football

28 days ago

Taiwo Awoniyi has issued a statement on social media after waking up from an induced coma following a a serious abdominal injury after colliding with a post.

Lionel Messi finally opens up on remarkable competition with Cristiano Ronaldo

Football

28 days ago

Lionel Messi has recalled his rivalry alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as the Argentine superstar admitted that it pushed both players to become even better.

Super Eagles star honours his roots, flies parents to Spain in heartwarming gesture

Football

30 days ago

Akor Adams was spotted alongside his parents inside the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Sevilla, less than six months after he joined the Spanish club.

Premier League top 5: Supercomputer makes prediction as Chelsea, Man City risk missing out

Football

30 days ago

Chelsea and Manchester City risk missing out on next season's UEFA Champions League as a supercomputer predicts the top 5 finish in the Premier League.

Lamine Yamal scores as Barcelona defeat Espanyol to win La Liga ahead of Real Madrid

Football

a month ago

Lamine Yamal was on the scoresheet as Barcelona managed a 1-0 win over Espanyol to win the 2024-2025 La Liga title ahead of 2nd-place Real Madrid.

Chelsea take Enzo Maresca decision as Blues risk missing out on Champions League

Football

a month ago

Enzo Maresca will remain as the head coach of Premier League club Chelsea even if he fails to secure a ticket to next season's UEFA Champions League.

Taiwo Awoniyi: Nigerian star successfully emerges from coma following critical surgery

Football

a month ago

Taiwo Awoniyi has successfully regained consciousness following an induced coma after undergoing urgent surgery to address a critical abdominal injury.

Taiwo Awoniyi: Nigerian star set to be brought out of induced coma after surgery

Football

a month ago

Taiwo Awoniyi is set to be brought out of an induced coma following emergency surgery for a severe abdominal injury sustained in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.

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