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 midfielder survives ghastly car accident involving Lamborghini

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a year ago

Ademola Lookman reacts in Yoruba after winning 2024 CAF Player Award, video

Football

a year ago

CAF POTY: Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman rocks agbada to award ceremony, fans react

Football

a year ago

2024 CAF Awards: Nominees, venue, date, time and how to watch awards ceremony

Football

a year ago

CAF Player of the Year Award nominee spotted inside private jet ahead of ceremony

Football

a year ago

7 key points from NFF's statement on why Lookman deserves CAF Player of the Year Award

Football

a year ago

NFF releases Ademola Lookman statement 24 hours before CAF Awards ceremony in Morocco

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman is being tipped to win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award ahead of the ceremony slated for Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16.

FIFA World Cup winner tips Victor Osimhen to join English Premier League club in January

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of several top clubs in Europe and former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has backed the Nigerian to join the Gunners in January.

William Troost-Ekong recalls playing against Lionel Messi at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Football

a year ago

William Troost-Ekong has disclosed that he was close to cheering Lionel Messi when the Argentine legend scored a stunner against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup.

CAF Player of the Year 2024: Sebastien Haller ignores Lookman, names who deserves award

Football

a year ago

Sebastien Haller has disclosed that it would be a tough task choosing the CAF Player of the Year 2024, saying many aspects make such a decision difficult.

Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong names who should win 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman is being projected to win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award, with Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong saying the Atalanta star deserves it.

Former Nigerian star explains why Ademola Lookman should be crowned 2024 CAF Player of the Year

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman is expected to win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award but there are rumours that Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi could win the prize.

Former Super Eagles star warns CAF amid rumours of Hakimi winning Player of the Year Award

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman is on the verge of winning the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award, but reports claim Achraf Hakimi is now the leading contender for the prize.

Ademola Lookman makes case for Victor Boniface over CAF Player of the Year Award

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman has suggested that his international teammate Victor Boniface deserves a place among the nominees for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award.

CAF Player of the Year 2024: Ex-Nigerian star drops revelation as 'source' names winner

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman is widely considered the leading contender for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award, but Ifeanyi Udeze says the prize could go to Achraf Hakimi.

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