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

Author's articles

CAF introduces 4 new regulations ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

Football

2 months ago

Emotions as Cristiano Ronaldo sends personalised gift to Diogo Jota's family

Sports

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles star donates huge amount to influencer battling cancer

Football

2 months ago

Hope for Nigeria as journalist claims African country faces FIFA World Cup qualifying storm

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles suffer big blow as star player ruled out of AFCON after sustaining fresh injury

Football

2 months ago

FIFA reacts to rumour of 'ineligible' Wan Bissaka amid possible DR Congo disqualification

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea vs Barcelona: Mysterious cat which predicted CWC final, chooses UCL match winner

Football

2 months ago

A mysterious cat has predicted the winner of the Champions League match between Chelsea and Barcelona as both teams set to clash at Stamford Bridge.

CAF sends 'deadline' message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of AFCON 2025

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is billed to submit his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as he gets CAF's deadline.

Owen Goodman: Nigeria-eligible star ignores NFF, gets Canadian national team invitation

Football

2 months ago

Owen Goodman has received an invite to represent the Canadian national team despite showing interest in play for Nigeria, the country of his parents.

AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle summoned to Abuja as NFF set for drastic action over Super Eagles

Football

2 months ago

Eric Chelle is scheduled to meet with top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation as preparations are underway ahead of the upcoming AFCON 2025.

Boost for Eric Chelle as Super Eagles striker set for return ahead of AFCON 2025

Football

2 months ago

An impressive Nigerian striker is on the road to recovery as Eric Chelle is set to release his provisional list for the forthcoming 2025 AFCON tournament.

Paul Pogba: France international breaks silence after first competitive match in 811 days

Football

2 months ago

Paul Pogba finally made his return to competitive football after 26 months out of action due to bans and injuries, saying he almost decided to quit the sport.

Mikel Obi berates Eric Chelle over voodoo comments after 2026 World Cup failure

Football

2 months ago

Mikel Obi has lambasted Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle who alleged that DR Congo officials resorted to voodoo in the World Cup playoff penalty shootout.