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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Ademola Lookman reacts after scoring 2 goals against Napoli, poses with MOTM award

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a year ago

"Revenge for Osimhen": Nigerians react as Ademola Lookman nets brace against Napoli

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman scores twice as Atalanta defeat Antonio Conte's Napoli in Serie A

Football

a year ago

Nigerian singer Joeboy predicts winner of this season's English Premier League title

Football

a year ago

"I will go visit": Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga excited ahead of trip to Africa

Football

a year ago

Libyan officials begin mass arrest of Nigerian citizens after CAF verdict

Football

a year ago

Iwobi's dad hints at possible Davido, Wizkid collaboration as son launches music career

Football

a year ago

Alex Iwobi has released his second single 'Wats's Luv' as his proud father disclosed potential collaboration with some of the biggest Nigerian music artistes.

"Thank God you get another career": Netizens react as Alex Iwobi drops new single

Football

a year ago

Alex Iwobi has released his second song as the Fulham midfielder titles it 'What's Luv?' and fans have continued to react on social media analysing it.

Reactions as impressive Nigerian goalkeeper dies in fatal motor accident

Football

a year ago

Agbor Ekoi has passed away after the impressive El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri goalkeeper was involved in a fatal motor accident on Thursday, October 31.

Voting ends as fans name Jay Jay Okocha as favourite Nigerian player of all time

Football

a year ago

Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Mikel Obi and Osaze Odemwingie were up in a poll as thousands of football fans named their favourite Nigerian player of all time.

Nigeria vs Ghana: Flying Eagles defeat Black Satellites to win WAFU B Championship title

Football

a year ago

Nigeria vs Ghana saw the Flying Eagles retain the WAFU B Championship title following their hard-fought 2-1 win over the Black Satellites at the Kegue Stadium.

Jay Jay Okocha recounts playing barefooted in Enugu before onward path to greatness

Football

a year ago

Jay Jay Okocha has recounted he grew up playing on the streets of Enugu in South Eastern Nigeria before moving to Europe to establish as one of the greatest players.

Mikel Obi finally addresses why he criticises Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi has disclosed why he criticises Senegalese star Nicolas Jackson following the striker's performance for English Premier League club Chelsea.

"I only met my dad once": Victor Boniface opens up on true origin of his parents

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface has disclosed the certain parts of Nigeria his parents hailed from, saying he only met his father once before moving to Europe to play football.

Victor Osimhen ahead of Ademola Lookman in 6 highest ranked Nigerians in Ballon d'Or history

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman was the only African nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or and the Nigerian finished 14th in the final rankings decided on Monday night, October 28.

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