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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CAF set to introduce 5 new strict regulations ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

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Guardiola reacts after Chukwueze, Iwobi's goals almost sparked Fulham comeback against Man City

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2 months ago

Impressive defender ignores England, Jamaica, chooses Nigeria ahead of AFCON 2025

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2 months ago

FIFA set to introduce 2 drastic VAR adjustments ahead of 2026 World Cup

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2 months ago

Atalanta take decision on Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman ahead of AFCON 2025

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2 months ago

Angry fans beat Super Eagles star and teammates after loss in French Ligue 1

Football

2 months ago

Boost for Eric Chelle as impressive midfielder set for return ahead of AFCON 2025

Football

2 months ago

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who had been out of action for about four weeks, is set for return ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Victor Boniface laments unfair treatment after criticism by Werder Bremen coach

Football

2 months ago

Victor Boniface has suggested that he is facing unfair treatment due to his social media activities as he struggles with his start to life at Werder Bremen.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Mysterious cat which predicted Club World Cup final chooses EPL match winner

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2 months ago

Chelsea vs Arsenal has continued to gather momentum and a mysterious cat has predicted the winner of the Premier League fixture slated for Stamford Bridge.

Benjamin Fredrick: Super Eagles star returns to UK as club provides injury update

Football

2 months ago

Benjamin Fredrick has been ruled out of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations and he defender has since returned to his parent club, Brentford, as he makes recovery.

FIFA’s $960k: Former Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum calls out NFF over World Cup money

Football

2 months ago

Randy Waldrum has called out the Nigerian Football Federation over the FIFA’s $960,000 received from FIFA ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Christantus Uche: Super Eagles star set to miss AFCON 2025 due to strict FIFA rule

Football

2 months ago

Christantus Uche, who has struggled at English club Crystal Palace, could miss out on the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to a strict FIFA rule.

Court of Arbitration for Sport takes final decision on team in Nigeria's group

Football

2 months ago

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected an appeal by the Guinea Football Federation challenging Tanzania’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Diogo Jota’s widow shares touching tribute as their daughter celebrates 1st birthday

Football

2 months ago

Diogo Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, has posted a touching tribute to her late husband as their daughter celebrates her first birthday, leaving fans emotional.

Victor Osimhen: La Liga giants set to splash €100m bid on impressive Galatasaray striker

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen could be heading to Spain next summer as reports have it that a La Liga giant is set to launch a staggering €100 million for the striker.

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