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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Libya release video of players traveling via bad roads, checkpoints, darkness from PH to Uyo

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Nigeria's Flamingos thrash New Zealand in FIFA U17 Women's World Cup opener

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a year ago

6 key points from CAF's official statement as the Super Eagles return after ordeal in Libya

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a year ago

CAF president makes big decision as Super Eagles head home after Libyan airport saga

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a year ago

Adebayor, Aubameyang make strong statements over Super Eagles' ordeal at Libyan airport

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a year ago

NFF discloses why Libyan players travelled by road from Port Harcourt to Uyo in 1st leg

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a year ago

Ahmed Musa sends strong message to CAF amid Super Eagles' airport ordeal in Libya

Football

a year ago

Ahmed Musa has called on CAF to investigate the incident at the Al Abaq airport in Libya after the Super Eagles were left unattended ahead of an AFCON qualifier.

Photos emerge as stranded and drained Super Eagles players remain at Libyan airport

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a year ago

Libyan authorities have left the Super Eagles players stranded at the Al Abaq airport and photos have emerged showing tired and weary Nigerian stars.

Team doctors cite players' health, advise NFF on next step as Libyan airport saga continues

Football

a year ago

Libyan authorities have refused the Super Eagles entry into the country and the Nigerian national team doctors have urged the NFF to boycott the encounter.

Super Eagles set for drastic decision as Libyan airport gate remains locked

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a year ago

Libyan authorities have continued to humiliate the Super Eagles of Nigeria who are left stranded at the Al Abaq airport in Al Abaq after 13 hours of their arrival.

Libyan authorities hold Super Eagles hostage as flight diverted to another city

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a year ago

Libyan authorities have activated hostilities ahead of Tuesday's crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Libya vs Nigeria: Preview, Date, Time and how to Super Eagles 2025 AFCON qualifier

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a year ago

Libya vs Nigeria is billed for the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, close to Benghazi, as both teams clash in a reverse fixture of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

Libyan fans decry poor treatment in Nigeria, demand revenge ahead of second leg

Football

a year ago

Libyans have demanded a revenge from their authorities as they decried poor treatment in Nigeria ahead of their second leg fixture against the Super Eagles.

Super Eagles star tells CAF what to do to Libya ahead of second leg showdown

Football

a year ago

Bruno Onyemaechi has urged CAF to present a special time-wasting award to the Mediterranean Knights of Libya following their antics against the Super Eagles.

Victor Osimhen customises diamond pendant as daughter celebrates 2nd birthday

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a year ago

Victor Osimhen has customised an expensive diamond piece in celebration of his daughter's second birthday as the striker continues to enjoy fatherhood.

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