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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Reactions as Celestine Babayaro’s handsome son pictured in public as he celebrates birthday

Football

a year ago

Reason emerges as US court orders billionaire boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay Nigerian firm N3.9bn

Boxing

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles striker wins first Turkish Super Lig award

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper survives after Mack Truck crashes into his car in Lagos

Football

a year ago

Ahmed Musa drops cryptic message after rumoured move to top Nigerian league team

Football

a year ago

Chelsea star keeps door open for Super Eagles call-up after England omission

Football

a year ago

Tammy Abraham: Overlooked England star desperate for Nigeria return, speaks on culture

Football

a year ago

Tammy Abraham has expressed his interest in visiting Nigeria as the England international who was born to parents from the African country, speaks about the culture.

Osimhen, Okoye snubbed as Nigerian ladies pick Super Eagles player they will go on a date with

Football

a year ago

Some Nigerian ladies have opened up about the Nigerian international footballer they would love to go on a date with, with two of them naming the same player.

Osimhen's failed move to Chelsea cited as 30BG fans call out Wizkid after Davido's Puma deal

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's failed Chelsea move is gaining attention again after a fan called out Wizkid following Davido's deal with German designer brand Puma.

Nigerian dad explains why his son who played for Manchester United ignored Super Eagles

Football

a year ago

Maxi Oyedele, who is a product of the Manchester United academy has earned his first ever senior international call-up following his impressive form for Legia Warsaw

Emmanuel Adebayor ignores Ademola Lookman, insists on player who deserves 2024 CAF Award

Football

a year ago

Emmanuel Adebayor has snubbed Ademola Lookman in the race for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, as the Togolese football legend names player who should win it.

Augustine Eguavoen expresses concern over managing Super Eagles days before Libya doubleheader

Football

a year ago

Augustine Eguavoen has expressed concerns over his role as the handler of the Super Eagles, saying it is tough managing a team as big as Nigeria.

Victor Boniface scores first Champions League goal against Samuel Chukwueze's AC Milan

Football

a year ago

Victor Boniface has grabbed his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal as the 23-year-old found the back of the net in Bayer Leverkusen's clash with AC Milan.

"He would instantly improve the team": Saha begs Premier League club to sign Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has been touted to leave Napoli in January and Frenchman Louis Saha has urged a Premier League club to go all out for the Nigerian international.

Reason Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o was banned by FIFA, faces two charges

Football

a year ago

FIFA has handed Samuel Eto'o a six-month ban after the Cameroon legend was sanctioned for violating conduct rules at the recent Under-20 Women's World Cup.

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