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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Amaju Pinnick speaks on CAF's seriousness over Libya vs Nigeria saga, confirms verdict deadline

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a year ago

Impressive Nigeria-eligible defender named in Man Utd's travelling squad to face Fenerbahce

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa bags huge appointment with state government

Football

a year ago

FIFA Council Executive represents Nigeria as CAF set to decide Libya's fate in Addis Ababa

Football

a year ago

Nigeria vs Dominican Republic: Team news, date, time and how to watch Flamingos

Football

a year ago

Libya vs Nigeria: Turkish journalist hints on potential CAF verdict over botched AFCON qualifier

Football

a year ago

Libya vs Nigeria: CAF President Patrice Motsepe talks tough ahead of imminent verdict

Football

a year ago

Libya vs Nigeria continues to generate talking points among football fans and CAF President Patrice Motsepe has made a strong stance ahead of Wednesday's verdict.

Libyan outlet claims Nigerian foreign minister sent apology amid imminent CAF hammer

Football

a year ago

Libya will know their fate over the botched 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria but reports in the country claimed Nigeria's foreign minister apologised.

Victor Boniface suffers injury after being involved in terrible car accident in Germany

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface has survived a ghastly motor accident as the Bayer Leverkusen striker took to social media to share photos of his wrecked car and injured hand.

Odion Ighalo’s brother sets record straight amid marital dispute, dowry return claims

Football

a year ago

Odion Ighalo's brother Steve has disclosed that as long as Sonia Adesuwa has not returned the bride price, she remains recognised as the footballer's wife.

Ademola Lookman talks up important role of his mother as he celebrates birthday

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman has described the role his beloved mother played in his life having grown with her in London, while his beloved father lived in Lagos, Nigeria.

Nigeria vs Ecuador: Preview, Time and how to watch Flamingos at FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Football

a year ago

Nigeria vs Ecuador is scheduled for Saturday as both teams clash in their second group game at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.

Super Eagles legend shuts down night club, gifts Egungun wads of cash worth N5m

Football

a year ago

Obafemi Martins was spotted inside a night club as the former Nigerian international handed wads of cash to popular Instagram influencer Egungun.

2025 AFCONq: Super Eagles star finally opens up on ordeal at Libyan airport

Football

a year ago

Chidera Ejuke has disclosed that members of the Nigerian national team that got stranded at the Al-Abraq airport in Libya were a little bit scared of the situation.

Leicester City manager discloses health status of returning Wilfred Ndidi after Libya saga

Football

a year ago

Wilfred Ndidi has returned to his base in England, and Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has provided a health update on the impressive Nigerian international.

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