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

1807 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Boost for Nigeria as important star returns ahead for World Cup play-offs, 3 others sidelined

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Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper nominated for prestigious CAF Award

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Gernot Rohr points out advantage that helped South Africa beat Nigeria to World Cup spot

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Nigerian stars Benjamin Frederick, Rasheedat Ajibade win big at Nigeria–France Awards

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African country bigger than United Kingdom banned from competing at 2026 World Cup

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Super Eagles star punished by European club after returning late from World Cup qualifiers

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Chrisantus Uche returned late to join his Crystal Palace teammates after the World Cup qualifiers and head coach of the club punished the striker.

Boost for Nigeria as NFF unveils master plan to help Super Eagles qualify for World Cup

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11 days ago

Preparations are underway as the Nigeria Football Federation is set to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 World Cup via the play-offs route.

Stanley Nwabali: Nigerian legend sends message to goalkeeper amid calls for competition

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Stanley Nwabali has been impressive for the Super Eagles, however there are growing concerns over his temperament after his performance at the World Cup qualifiers.

World Cup playoffs: Super Eagles cancel friendly matches against Venezuela, Colombia

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11 days ago

The Nigeria Football Federation has canceled the planned friendly matches against South American sides Venezuela and Colombia billed for the United States.

Boost for Nigeria as AC Milan star set to switch allegiance ahead of World Cup play-offs

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12 days ago

Zachary Athekame has reportedly expressed interest in switching allegiance to represent Nigeria as he continues to impress with AC Milan this season.

Okocha flaunts dance steps as singer Segun Johnson hypes legend: "Fun won ni leg over"

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12 days ago

Jay Jay Okocha was spotted flaunting his dancing skills as singer and music hypeman Segun Johnson hailed the Super Eagles legend during an event.

Didier Drogba sends message to Nigerians as Super Eagles head to World Cup play-offs

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13 days ago

Didier Drogba has sent message to Nigerian fans who feel disappointed with the Super Eagles performance in the World Cup qualifiers as they head to the play-offs.

Too Fat? German club director unimpressed with Victor Boniface's excessive weight

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13 days ago

Werder Bremen's sporting director Clemens Fritz has confirmed that embattled Nigerian international Victor Boniface is under watch due to his excessive weight.

Alex Iwobi's dad reacts as son overtakes Kanu, Mikel Obi, to set English Premier League record

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13 days ago

Alex Iwobi's dad, Chuka, has taken to social media to react after his son overtook Shola Ameobi, Kanu Nwankwo and Mikel Obi to set a Premier League record.

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