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

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Former Super Eagles striker bags special award in UK, gets official appointment

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Napoli legend claims Victor Osimhen's loan move not entirely football related

Football

8 months ago

Super Falcons manager Randy Waldrum resigns amid search for Super Eagles coach,...

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8 months ago

Nigeria crash out of FIFA U20 Women's World Cup as Falconets lose to Japan

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8 months ago

Japan vs Nigeria: Preview, date and how to watch Falconets at FIFA U20 Women's W...

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8 months ago

Former English Premier League club owner names Nigerian striker as worst signing

Football

8 months ago

Finidi George opens up on what Victor Osimhen did after striker sent message to him

Football

8 months ago

Finidi George has admitted that Victor Osimhen sent him a message, but claimed the striker later deleted it, he is yet to apologise over the social media ouburst.

Another Super Eagles star agrees personal terms with Galatasaray, set to join Victor Osimhen

Football

8 months ago

Raphael Onyedika is set to join Turkish club Galatasaray as reports claim the Nigerian international has agreed personal terms to join the outfit this summer.

Augustine Eguavoen steps down as Super Eagles coach: 5 crucial points from his exit speech

Football

8 months ago

Augustine Eguavoen has left his role as the Super Eagles coach as the tactician stated that he was saddled to handle just two matches against Benin and Rwanda.

Rwanda vs Nigeria: Preview, Team News, Date, Time and How to Watch AFCON Qualifier

Football

8 months ago

Rwanda vs Nigeria is billed for the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali as both teams face off in their sixth clash in history in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

4 notable points from Finidi George's statement claiming Victor Osimhen is yet to apologise

Football

8 months ago

Finidi George has stated that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is yet to apologise to him after the striker's viral social media tirade that disrespected him.

"I know what happened": Mikel Obi dissects Victor Osimhen's botched move to Chelsea

Football

8 months ago

Mikel Obi has narrated all that transpired with Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window as the Nigerian star failed to seal a move to English club Chelsea.

"It's not that Nigeria is better": Benin legend rues loss to Super Eagles in AFCON qualifier

Football

8 months ago

Razak Omotoyossi has reacted to Benin's 3-0 loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in an AFCON 2025 qualifying fixture.

Nigeria’s all-time scorers’ list as Victor Osimhen overtakes Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Football

8 months ago

Victor Osimhen has moved up one place on Nigeria's all-time scorers' chart after his goal against Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Gernot Rohr blames Super Eagles player after loss to Nigeria in AFCON qualifier

Football

8 months ago

Gernot Rohr watched haplessly from the sidelines as the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.

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