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

1915 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Ademola Lookman: Atalanta take drastic decision against Nigerian star amid PSG, Arsenal links

Football

a year ago

"From what I know": Fabrizio Romano provides true picture on Victor Osimhen's transfer debacle

Football

a year ago

Yakubu Aiyegbeni: Former Super Eagles striker recalls iconic FIFA World Cup miss

Football

a year ago

English Premier League club Manchester City enter race to sign Super Eagles striker

Football

a year ago

Jay-Jay Okocha recalls day he met Oliver Kahn years after iconic goal against German legend

Football

a year ago

Full Chelsea Squad for 2024–2025 Season Includes 6 Goalkeepers, 14 Forwards

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen: Another major suitor pulls out of race to sign Nigerian striker

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's transfer seems to be taking a new turn as reports have it that Paris Saint-Germain are no longer interested in signing the striker this summer.

Former Chelsea star dating late son's girlfriend whom he's 24 years older than

Football

a year ago

Michael Ballack is in a relationship with Sophia Schneiderman, who is the girlfriend of his late son Emilio, as the pair became close after the tragedy.

"Coach can make or mar you in terms of indiscipline": Etim Esin cautions Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen has been called to caution by former Nigerian international Etim Esin who recently weighed in on the transfer saga involving the Napoli striker.

Chelsea's potential starting XI appears formidable if Victor Osimhen joins club

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's potential move to Chelsea this summer could pose a threat to teams as the London club would reinforce their attack with a proven finisher.

"People will judge you anyway": Emmanuel Emenike says, flaunts lavish living room

Football

a year ago

Emmanuel Emenike shared inspiring quotes to encourage his followers on social media, but eagle-eyed fans have spotted the luxurious design of his living room.

Carney Chukwuemeka: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca takes stance on Nigeria eligible star

Football

a year ago

Carney Chukwuemeka's future at Chelsea remains uncertain as head coach Enzo Maresca has informed the Nigeria-eligible star that making appearances is not quaranteed

Blessing Okagbare slams Athletics Federation of Nigeria over comments on Favour Ofili

Athletics

a year ago

Blessing Okagbare has expressed utmost disappointment in the comments of an AFN official over Favour Ofili's ordeal at the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.

Victor Osimhen's transfer could take new twist after Antonio Conte's honest admission

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's transfer could take a new twist after Napoli manager Antonio Conte made an honest admission following their loss to Verona on Sunday.

Inside story of how Pastor Taribo West kept his Inter teammates hungry after praying for 3 hours

Football

a year ago

Taribo West invited Javier Zanetti and some of his other Inter Milan teammates to his residence for dinner, only for him to pray for hours, leaving them hungry.

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