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

1594 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

"I'm a chosen, who are you?": Nigerian star declares after scoring on Champions...

Football

7 months ago

Augustine Eguavoen set to leave Super Eagles job as German coach hints on immine...

Football

7 months ago

Former Nigeria goalkeeper cries out, resigns after being paid N75,000 monthly

Football

7 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha: Former Super Eagles captain names Nigerian food that is overrate...

Football

7 months ago

Why Osimhen was excluded from Galatasaray’s squad vs Gaziantep as Nigerian star...

Football

7 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha chooses GOAT between Messi and Ronaldo, explains his decision

Football

7 months ago

"My life partner": Love struck Emmanuel Emenike gazes at his MBGN wife's beauty in viral photo

Football

7 months ago

Emmanuel Emenike was captured the moment he looked at his wife lovingly as the former Nigerian international seemed love-struck in the viral picture.

"We need to get rid of egotism": Conte aims subtle dig at Osimhen as Napoli go top of Serie A

Football

7 months ago

Antonio Conte has aimed a subtle jibe at Nigerian international Victor Osimhen who left Napoli to join Turkish giants Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.

Turkish manager explains difference between Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen was impressive in Galatasaray's 5-0 victory over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig clash and he has been rated above strikers like Mauro Icardi.

English Premier League club eyes Victor Osimhen's break clause, considers pre-January offer

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen could begin to receive offers even before January as reports have it that Chelsea are desperate to land the striker during the next transfer window.

Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman outplays entire Fiorentina defence, scores in Atalanta's victory

Football

7 months ago

Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet as Atalanta defeated Fiorentina in a Serie A fixture on Sunday as the Ballon d'Or nominee scored his first goal of the season.

Victor Osimhen climbs into stands, celebrates with Galatasaray fans after win over Rizespor, video

Football

7 months ago

Victor Osimhen found his way into the stands to celebrate with Galatasaray players after their 5-0 won over Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig clash.

Benin Republic legend sends message to Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman

Football

7 months ago

Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or and former Benin Republic international Razak Omotoyossi has congratulated the Super Eagles star.

Portuguese coach excludes Super Eagles striker from 2024-25 English Premier League squad

Football

7 months ago

Emmanuel Dennis has been left out of the Nottingham Forest squad for the 2024-2025 Premier League season despite that he has a contract that runs until 2026.