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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How Nigeria's failure to qualify for World Cup could help Messi's Argentina defend their title

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2 months ago

UEFA applauds Victor Osimhen despite Nigeria's failure to qualify for World Cup

Football

2 months ago

Mikel Obi berates Alex Iwobi for controversial action days before World Cup playoffs

Football

2 months ago

Ademola Lookman: New Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino takes stance on embattled Nigerian star

Football

2 months ago

Achraf Hakimi leaves girlfriend behind, takes mother on red carpet as he wins CAF Award

Football

2 months ago

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Eric Chelle submits Super Eagles' provisional list for AFCON 2025, Victor Boniface gets chance

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray confirm Victor Osimhen's injury status, provide result of MRI examination

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen suffered a knock in the African final of the World Cup playoff and Galatasaray have confirmed the striker's injury status following an MRI test.

Victor Osimhen: Nigerian star to miss CAF Awards after World Cup failure, reason emerges

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen will not be in attendance at the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony, where he is contending for the ultimate prize alongside Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi.

South Africa's sports minister sends message to FIFA, CAF, demands punishment for Nigeria

Football

3 months ago

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, has called for Nigeria to face punishments following the post-match confrontation with DR Congo officials.

Stanley Nwabali confronts Lege for bringing up his late dad after Super Eagles World Cup failure

Football

3 months ago

Stanley Nwabali is utterly unimpressed with matchmaker Lege Miami, who referenced his late father while blasting the Super Eagles over World Cup failure.

Victor Osimhen to receive fully electric luxury car worth over N165m, days after World Cup miss

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammates have been presented with fully electric rides until the end of the season after the Turkish club partnered with Hongqi.

CAF announces new format for AFCON qualifiers as Super Eagles fail to qualify for World Cup

Football

3 months ago

The Confederation of African Football has announced a new format ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which will begin in March 2026.

Why La Liga giants Barcelona are desperate to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen is on the radar of Barcelona, as manager Hansi Flick is desperate to bolster his squad following the imminent departure of Robert Lewandowski.

How much did NFF lose as Super Eagles fail to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Football

3 months ago

The NFF has forfeited a significant financial incentive after the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure a ticket to next year's 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.

Stanley Nwabali releases statement following Nigeria's loss to DR Congo in World Cup playoff

Football

3 months ago

Stanley Nwabali has reacted to Nigeria's loss to DR Congo in the African final of the World Cup playoff despite saving two spot-kicks during the penalty shootout.

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