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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Gernot Rohr blames Super Eagles player after loss to Nigeria in AFCON qualifier

Football

a year ago

"Na that Jackson fit una": Fans figure Chelsea 'mistake' after Osimhen's finish against Benin

Football

a year ago

Nigerian legend hails Osimhen, Lookman as Super Eagles thrash Benin in AFCON qualifier

Football

a year ago

Updated 2024 CAF Player of the Year rankings after Ademola Lookman's Ballon d'Or nomination

Football

a year ago

Nigeria vs Benin: Preview, Team News, Date, Time and How to Watch AFCON qualifier

Football

a year ago

"I'm sorry": Napoli manager Antonio Conte sends message to Victor Osimhen over loan move

Football

a year ago

"I had offers from Nigeria": Fabio Cannavaro speaks after turning down Super Eagles job

Football

a year ago

Fabio Cannavaro has opened up on why he turned down the Super Eagles coaching job after he was contacted by officials of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Angry Ghana fans invade pitch, throw bottles after conceding 93rd minute goal vs Angola, video

Football

a year ago

Fans of the Black Stars expressed their fury at the team following the Black Stars' defeat to Angola in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen lands in Uyo ahead of Nigeria vs Benin showdown, rocks expensive necklace

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has arrived in Uyo ahead of Nigeria vs Benin 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday.

How Antonio Conte forced Mikel Obi out of Chelsea for participating at Rio 2016 Olympics

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi once narrated how Antonio Conte froze him out of the Chelsea squad after he went on to represent Nigeria at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

Ballon d'Or 2024: Messi, Ronaldo missing as Ademola Lookman becomes only African nominated

Football

a year ago

Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or as the impressive Nigerian star is the only African player named in the 30-man shortlist.

Nigerian wins 2nd medal at Paris Paralympic Games as female powerlifter sets new record

Sports

a year ago

Esther Nworgu has won Nigeria's second medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France, lifting 112kg in the women's 41kg event on Wednesday.

6 crucial points from Antonio Conte's apology to on-loan striker Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Antonio Conte has apologised to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the tactician made six crucial points in his apology message to the Super Eagles striker.

"If Victor changes, then OK": What Jose Mourinho said about Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has arrived in Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal, but the 'special one' Jose Mourinho once compared the Nigerian striker with Didier Drogba.

"Play like never before": Sweden-based coach sends message to Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has been cautioned to implore humility as Sweden-based coach Peter Ijeh urges the striker to play his hearts out to gain the confidence of fans.

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