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, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1566 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Preview, date, time and how to watch as Super Eagles tackle warriors

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe is already gathering momentum as both teams clash in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

"I started crying when I hugged Osimhen": Super Eagles star opens up on his 'helper'

Tolu Arokodare is excited to have made his debut for the Nigerian senior national football team as the he thanked Victor Osimhen, branding him his idol.

"Nigeria will help us": South Africa coach Hugo Broos boasts as Bafana Bafana lead Group C

Hugo Broos has suggested that Bafana Bafana of South Africa will pick up the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the expense of Nigeria's Super Eagles.

Boxing legend and former heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at age 76

George Foreman, who won the Olympic gold medal in 1968 and claimed the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart has passed away at the age of 76,

South Africa secure crucial WCQ win to go top of Group C as Nigerians begin permutation

South Africa secured a crucial win at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Bafana Bafana defeated Lesotho to go top of CAF qualification Group C.

Victor Osimhen inches closer to Rashidi Yekini's record in Nigeria's all-time scorer's chart

Victor Osimhen has continued to inch closer to the all-time goals record set by the legendary Rashidi Yekini as the Super Eagles stiker grabbed brace vs Rwanda.

"I'm used to the insults": Super Eagles star prepared for fans after FT result in Rwanda

Willaim Troost-Ekong says he is accustomed to irate reactions when was asked whether he felt any pressure after facing criticism from football fans.

Rwanda vs Nigeria: Preview, date, time and how to watch as Super Eagles face Amavubi

Rwanda vs Nigeria is already living to its pre-match razzmatazz as both teams face off at the Amahoro Stadium in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Boost for Nigeria's World Cup quest after full-time result between Zimbabwe vs Benin

Benin Republic blew their precious two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in a pulsating 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against a very determined Warriors of Zimbabwe.

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