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

1916 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle names 4 centre backs in Super Eagles final 28-man squad

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Promising Arsenal talent confirms eligibility for Super Eagles of Nigeria

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Son of Nigeria's AFCON 2000 star dares Arsenal after first goal for Club Brugge

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Victor Osimhen: Why Nigerian striker's move to Real Madrid would be impactful for Kylian Mbappe

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2 months ago

Setback for Eric Chelle as NFF officials send message to Egypt ahead of AFCON 2025

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Victor Osimhen's sister opens up on the day landlord removed their roof over unpaid rent

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Why Donald Trump was handed inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup draw

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2 months ago

President Donald Trump has won the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize as Gianni Infantino handed him the coveted prize at the start of the 2026 World Cup draw.

Eric Chelle to strip Nwabali of No.1 shirt, names new goalkeeper for AFCON 2025

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2 months ago

Stanley Nwabali is set to be stripped of his No.1 shirt at the national team as Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will name a new No.1 before AFCON 2025.

AFCON: Turkish legend Hassan Sas blasts African showpiece, says there's no quality

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2 months ago

With AFCON 2025 set to kick off in Morocco on December 21, Turkish legend Hassan Sas has blasted the African spectacle, saying there is no quality.

Victor Osimhen sends message to William Troost-Ekong over sudden retirement before AFCON 2025

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2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has sent a special message to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, who took to social media to announced retirement from international football.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen reaches new milestone in Turkey in year 2025

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2 months ago

Victor Osimhen has reached another incredible milestone in Turkey as the Galatasaray striker tops the 'most searched' chart on Google for the year 2025.

Chibuike Nwaiwu: Big European club battle Leverkusen, Leeds, for Nigerian star

Football

2 months ago

Chibuike Nwaisu, who has continued to impress at Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger, is attracting interest from top clubs including Paris Saint-Germain.

AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle to edit 55-man list, inject new players before final squad

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to invite a new set of players to the national team despite his initial 55-man provisional list for the upcoming AFCON 2025.

How Emmanuel Michael broke into Super Eagles squad ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

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2 months ago

Emmanuel Michael has made the Super Eagles provisional list ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, three years after he represented Nigeria at the U17 level.

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh rates Nigeria's chances in Morocco

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2 months ago

Sunday Oliseh has tipped the Super Eagles to do well at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco under Franco-Malian manager Eric Chelle.

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