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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Super Eagles star celebrates Christmas with struggling families in London, gives free food

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Ademola Lookman beats Victor Osimhen in 30 most talked about Africans 2024

Football

a year ago

Jay Jay Okocha speaks as Ademola Lookman becomes 6th Nigerian player to win CAF Award

Football

a year ago

Nigerian defender signs new Chelsea deal with club legend John Terry excited

Football

a year ago

Ghana vs Nigeria: Super Eagles claim crucial point in Accra ahead of 2nd leg showdown

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles star explains what Nigeria must do to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Football

a year ago

Bayer Leverkusen boss set for Boniface decision as Patrik Schick continues to impress

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface would need to prove himself again to return to the Bayer Leverkusen starting line-up according to the club's head coach Xabi Alonso.

Achraf Hakimi's mother opens up after Ademola Lookman edged her son to CAF Award

Football

a year ago

Achraf Hakimi's mother has reacted to the CAF Awards ceremony as she left disappointed after Nigeria's Ademola Lookman won the Player of the Year Award.

Tyson Fury reacts after second loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia showdown

Boxing

a year ago

Oleksandr Usyk has once again defeated Tyson Fury in an explosive heavyweight boxing encounter, but this time the Ukrainian did it via a unanimous decision.

"I have 4 Ferraris": Burna Boy shows Jay Jay Okocha his massive car collection, video

Football

a year ago

Burna Boy took time out to flaunt his exotic rides to Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha and music promoter and talent manager Paul Okoye, a.k.a, Paulo.

Ademola Lookman recreates iconic Lionel Messi picture with CAF Award inside private jet

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman has flaunted his CAF Player of the Year trophy in a private jet, recreating Lionel Messi's iconic photo after the Argentine won the World Cup.

APOTY: Football expert explains why Achraf Hakimi lost out to Ademola Lookman

Football

a year ago

Achraf Hakimi had hoped to win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award, but the Moroccan star was beaten to it by Nigerian international Ademola Lookman.

Iheanacho set for Sevilla exit as Spanish media brands him as “laughter from the stands”

Football

a year ago

Kelechi Iheanacho could leave Spanish club Sevilla in January as reports claim that the Super Eagles star is being criticised by the fans as well as the media.

Ademola Lookman's father opens up on son's success after CAF Player of the Year Award

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 CAF Player of the Year and his beloved father has disclosed that humility and dedication are responsible for the success.

Anger, frustration in Morocco after Hakimi missed out on CAF Award despite arriving with mother

Football

a year ago

Achraf Hakimi missed out on the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award as Nigerian international Ademola Lookman scooped the award on Monday night in Marrakech.

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