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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Mikel Obi hails Super Eagles star who also played with him at Chelsea

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Super Eagles star Victor Boniface opens up on what he failed to achieve in 2024

Football

a year ago

Multiple police officers guard Ahmed Musa As Kano Pillars take on El-Kanemi in Maiduguri, Video

Football

a year ago

English Premier League club officials hold talks with Napoli over Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Ipswich vs Chelsea: Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to 'strange game with many chances'

Football

a year ago

Nigerian Premier Football League club Enyimba announce signing of AFCON 2013 Winner

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman beats Osimhen, Boniface in list of Nigerians with most goals in 2024

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman is ahead of Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface in the lost of Nigerian players with the most goals in 2024, as he impresses for club and country.

Ghana coach sends urgent message to CAF after loss to Nigeria in CHAN qualifier

Football

a year ago

Ghana have failed to qualify for the 2025 African Nations Championships following their 3-1 loss to the Super Eagles B at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

CAF imposes heavy fine on Libya over misconduct against Benin during AFCON qualifiers

Football

a year ago

The Confederation of African Football has announced another heavy fine against the Libyan Football Federation over misconduct against Benin during AFCON qualifiers.

Anthony Joshua pays Christmas visit to Sagamu, pundit hails heavyweight boxer, video

Football

a year ago

Anthony Joshua was spotted in the Sagamu area of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, where he reunited with his relatives for Christmas festivities.

NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko splashes cash on Super Eagles B after victory over Ghana

Football

a year ago

Shehu Dikko has splashed a whopping amount on the impressive Super Eagles Team B following their win over arch-rivals Ghana in the 2025 CHAN qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen linked with Spanish La Liga giants ahead of January transfer window

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen is being linked with his possible move to Spain in January as the future of the 26-year-old Nigerian international striker remains uncertain.

Obafemi Martins prays on Victor Osimhen’s newly acquired Lamborghini Urus, video

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen paid a courtesy visit to the legendary Obafemi Martins and the retired international took time out to pray on the Galatasaray stars Lamborghini.

Kanu Nwankwo's Enyimba sack manager after poor run of results, appoint new coach

Football

a year ago

Enyimba have confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Yemi Olanrewaju, while coach Stanley Eguma, has returned to the club for a second stint.

Osimhen rocks expensive necklace, wristwatch to Tony Elumelu's party, bows to greet him

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen graced Toni Elumelu's exclusive all-white party in Lagos as the Super Eagles star takes a break from footballing activities to celebrate Christmas.

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