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

1563 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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FIFA World Cup winner picks between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, gives reasons

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has named his pick when asked to choose between multiple Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Did Emenike divorce Miss Nigeria 2013 to marry Miss Nigeria 2014? True details emerge

Emmanuel Emenike is married to Iheoma Nnadi, but there were reports on social media that the former player divorced Miss Nigeria 2013 to marry Miss Nigeria 2014.

Odion Ighalo: How ex-Man United star is changing lives of orphans, widows in Nigerian slum

Odion Ighalo has continued to give back to the society as the former Manchester United striker is changing the lives of the vulnerable especially widows and orphans.

"I exchanged shoes with Taribo": What Brazil's Ronaldo said about Nigerian legend

Taribo West was renowned with his incredible defending skills that his former teammate at Inter Milan, Ronaldo de Lima, recounted how they first met.

Daniel Amokachi owned a private jet? Super Eagles legend explains what happened to the plane

Daniel Amokachi was one of the richest African footballers and reports in Nigeria claim that the Super Eagles icon had splashed the cash on a private jet.

When Obafemi Martins acquired a ₦176m yacht, ₦87m Bentley Bentayga and ₦35m G-wagon

Obafemi Martins is one man who will stop at nothing when it comes to living a life of luxury as he splashed cash on an exotic Martins’ Iguana 31 Expedition yacht

Meet Jay Jay Okocha's adorable daughter Daniella, lawyer with 21 tattoos and flair for life

Jay Jay Okocha's beautiful daughter Daniella, who once disclosed that she had 21 tattoos and 18 piercings on her body has continued to send fans abuzz.

Mother of Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana cries out, narrates how he was threatened to step down

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju's mother has alleged foul play after her son collapsed and passed away during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana.

4 countries to join Nigeria in demanding 3-point deduction from South Africa

South Africa risk losing three points after fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on March 20.

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