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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The top 10 richest Nigerian football players in 2024

Football

a year ago

Inside Emmanuel Adebayor’s exotic SEA mansion with customised pool and luxury car collection

Football

a year ago

French club PSG move for another Super Eagles forward despite interest in Victor Osimhen

Football

a year ago

Fans give reasons why Siasia should get Super Eagles job as his 5-year FIFA ban ends

Football

a year ago

Tijani Babangida: Dutch club honour Nigerian legend following family tragedy

Football

a year ago

Reason Israel Adesanya lost to Dricus Du Plessis explained as Nigerians blame Drake

Sports

a year ago

UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya to retain title in battle of Africans

Sports

a year ago

Dricus Du Plessis has retained his UFC Middleweight title after defeating Nigerian fighter Israel Adesanya who tapped out in an astonishing fashion.

Enobong Umohette clinches 13th career win after Silva’s 3rd round knockout

Boxing

a year ago

Enobong Umohette is now set to vie for an IBA (International Boxing Association) heavyweight title in the coming months following his win over Juan Silva.

Mikel Obi recounts personal sacrifice for Nigeria at Rio Olympics, exposes NFF, NOC

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi has explained how the Dream Team were stranded at the airport before he had to personally pay for flight tickets as they headed to Brazil for Rio Olympics.

Chrisantus Uche: Meet Owerri born Nigerian striker who scored in La Liga debut

Football

a year ago

Chrisantus Uche was on the scoresheet on his La Liga debut as the Nigerian international sealed a point for Getafe in their 1-1 draw away at Athletic Club.

15 Premier League records that will probably never be broken as action returns

Football

a year ago

The prestigious English Premier League returns on Friday and there are some records from the English topflight that are almost impossible to break.

Chelsea receive clear Victor Osimhen stance 2 weeks before close of summer transfer window

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's transfer saga seems to be far from over as his stance on a possible move to the English Premier League this summer has been made clear.

How Cameroon missed out on Kylian Mbappe, as new Real Madrid signing shine in Super Cup

Football

a year ago

Kylian Mbappe has started his Real Madrid era on a special note, scoring in the UEFA Super Cup to win the title, but how the Cameroon miss out on the striker.

Meet Nigerian athlete who moved from exam hall to stadium and got straight 'A's in WAEC

Athletics

a year ago

Bowofoluwa Egbeyemi moved from grace to stardom after he found his way into the Teslim Balogun Stadium to compete in the 2016 Top Sprinter Finals.

Mikel Obi's twin daughters are all grown in new photos, Nigerians hail football legend

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi and his lover Olga Diyachenko have always updated their followers about their adorable twin daughters and Nigerians have continued to praise the parents.

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