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

1561 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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The Nigerian football community has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of Charles Bassey, who passed away due to prolonged illness.

Manchester United legend sends message to Onana, Matic over worst goalkeeper comments

Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic traded words shortly before Man United took on Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final first-leg, leaving Paul Scholes unimpressed.

After using old camera capturing NPFL for 28 years, Canon rewards veteran photographer

A veteran Nigerian photographer, who documented the NPFL for over two decades Akeem Olamide Olaosun has been rewarded with a brand-new digital camera by Canon.

Jay Jay Okocha recalls day he met Oliver Kahn years after humiliating German goalkeeper

Jay Jay Okocha has recounted all that transpired the day he met the legendary Oliver Kahn, several years after he humiliated the goalkeeper in the Bundesliga.

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Portable vs Speed Darlington is already gathering momentum, but the organisers of the celebrity match have been warned to ensure safety of the participants.

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The search if on for the next generation of elite athletes as 2,505 athletes will compete in the upcoming third season of MTN Champs, coming up at UNILAG.

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Carlo Ancelotti reacted to Real Madrid's 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg, not ruling out a second-leg comeback.

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Declan Rice has set a new UEFA Champions League record after scoring two sensational goals from direct freekicks in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid.

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