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

1808 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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After South Africa coach accuses Nigeria of lobbying, FIFA hands Pinnick big appointment

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a month ago

Amaju Pinnick has bagged a huge appointment as the former NFF boss becomes the deputy chairperson of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee.

Injured Victor Osimhen leaves Nigeria sweating ahead of Lesotho, Benin clashes

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a month ago

Victor Osimhen could miss out on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Nigeria set to face Lesotho and the Benin Republic in the final phase.

South Africa coach fingers Nigeria as Bafana Bafana forfeit 3 points in World Cup qualifiers

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a month ago

Hugo Broos has suggested that some teams are lobbying behind after FIFA slammed Bafana Bafana with a three-point deduction in the World Cup qualifiers.

Alex Iwobi details why Ola Aina struggled with Simon Adingra in AFCON 2023 final

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a month ago

Ola Aina practically struggled during the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as he could not contain the rampaging Simon Adingra on the flanks.

South Africa star at center of FIFA punishment flaunts N280m iconic Mercedes G63

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a month ago

Teboho Mokoena has flaunted a Mercedes-Benz G63, and this comes amidst FIFA sanctions, which have cost Bafana Bafana three points in World Cup qualifiers.

Moses Itauma reacts to rumours he rejected IBF final eliminator vs Frank Sanchez

Boxing

a month ago

British boxer Moses Itauma has reacted to the viral reports that he deliberately rejected the IBF eliminator final fight just to avoid Cuban boxer Frank Sanchez.

Liverpool defender Van Dijk spotted swapping shirts with Victor Osimhen after UCL battle

Football

a month ago

Virgil van Dijk was spotted swapping shirts with Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray defeated Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

Nigeria lose opening fixture at FIFA U20 World Cup: "We gave it our best"

Football

a month ago

The Nigerian national U20 team have started the FIFA U20 World Cup on a poor not after losing 1-0 to Norway in their opening match of the competition.

Lesotho FA celebrates as South Africa forfeit 3 points in World Cup qualifiers

Football

a month ago

South Africa have forfeited three points and three goals in the World Cup qualifiers for fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho in March.

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