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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Libyan football team claim poor treatment in Rwanda, make allegations against hosts

Football

a year ago

Could Antonio Conte be regretting Romeku Lukaku's choice over Victor Osimhen?

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles stars beg Alex Iwobi to perform his latest song 'What's Luv', video

Football

a year ago

Benin vs Nigeria: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong speaks on playing against Gernot Rohr

Football

a year ago

English Premier League club contact Napoli to discuss transfer of Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

"I have never seen such madness": Turkish journalist explains Osimhen's influence at Galatasaray

Football

a year ago

Benin authorities to take Gernot Rohr decision should Super Eagles defeat Cheetahs

Football

a year ago

Gernot Roht could be shown the way out should he fail to qualify the Benin Republic national football team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Players arrive in Abidjan as Super Eagles camp opens ahead of Benin, Rwanda clashes

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Benin and Rwanda in the final phase of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the players have started arriving in Abidjan.

Ahmed Musa: Super Eagles captain writes after visiting late mom's resting place

Football

a year ago

Ahmed Musa paid a visit to his late mother's resting place less than 24 hours after helping Kano Pillars to an away win against Bayelsa United in the NPFL.

Victor Osimhen nets brace in Galatasaray vs Samsunspor cracker, dedicates goal to teammate

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen found the back of the net as early as the third minute in Galatasaray's Turkish Super Lig clash with Samsunspor on Sunday afternoon.

AFCON winner explains why Victor Boniface struggles in the national team

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface is yet to register an international goal for Nigeria and AFCON 2013 winner Ogenyi Onazi has explained why the striker is struggling.

Ballon d’Or: Journalist who snubbed Vinicius to vote Ademola Lookman takes tough decision

Football

a year ago

Vinicius Junior was beaten to the 2024 Ballon d'Or by Manchester City midfielder Rodri and a journalist who snubbed the Brazilian has resigned from the jury.

Osimhen, Troost Ekong react as Super Eagles teammate celebrates birthday in style

Football

a year ago

Semi Ajayi has clocked 31 and the Super Eagles centre-back has taken to social media to rejoice while his teammates and well wishers continue to celebrate him.

Wilfred Ndidi ignores Okocha, Kanu, names Super Eagles legend who inspired him

Football

a year ago

Wilfred Ndidi has named the Super Eagles legend who inspired him to become a professional footballer, he admired the Premier League icon since his childhood days

UEFA licensed coach expresses concern as England extend invitation to 12 Nigerian players

Football

a year ago

England has handed national team invitations to twelve Nigeria-eligible players, and a UEFA-licensed tactician has expressed concern over the trend.

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