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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UEFA Super Cup: Nigeria's Ademola Lookman speaks ahead of clash with Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid

Football

a year ago

"Absolute talent": Former Liverpool star hails Jay Jay Okocha, recounts 2 unforgettable moments

Football

a year ago

"I be your girlfriend?": Ighalo asks after his Saudi driver gifts him flower bouquet

Football

a year ago

Alex Iwobi flashes Louis Vuitton bag, exotic wristwatch while vibing to Davido's 'Ogechi'

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Emenike flaunts newly built white apartments in Owerri

Football

a year ago

Mikel Obi: Former Chelsea star names player who's always late to training, matches

Football

a year ago

Inside Osimhen's rant vs Finidi as fans urge striker to seek forgiveness amid transfer debacle

Sports

a year ago

Victor Osimhen's future remains uncertain and football fans have urged the striker to tender an apology to Finidi George public as his transfer debacle continues.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi GOAT debate: When Jay Jay Okocha explained his pick

Football

a year ago

Jay Jay Okocha has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi deserve the GOAT status, but the Nigerian football icon believes the Argentine has an edge.

Former defender William Gallas sends message to Chelsea over Victor Osimhen's 'attitude

Football

a year ago

William Gallas has urged Chelsea to sign Nigerian international Victor Osimhen before the summer transfer deadline because of his goal-scoring attitude.

"Building my empire": Adebayor shows off newly completed mansion, exotic rooms, ceramic walls

Football

a year ago

Emmanuel Adebayor has flaunted his newly built mansion as the former Arsenal striker says the exotic house is a testament to hard work and perseverance.

Victor Osimhen: Another Premier League club withdraw pursuit for Napoli striker

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen could remain at Italian club Napoli beyond this summer as reports have it that aside Chelsea, Arsenal have also withdrawn their pursuit.

“Village People at Work”: Nigeria Disqualified After Earlier Qualifying for Men’s 4x400m Final

Athletics

a year ago

Team Nigeria will not compete in the final of the Men's 4x400m event at the Paris Olympics after officials disclosed that one of the athletes crossed his line.

Paris 2024: Tobi Amusan crashes out after finishing 3rd in Women's 100m hurdles semis

Athletics

a year ago

Tobi Amusan of Nigeria has crashed out of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after finishing 3rd in the Women's 100m Hurdles semifinal on Friday morning.

How Victor Osimhen missed out on massive £1m per week contract from Saudi club

Football

a year ago

Victor Osimhen received a tempting offer from Saudi Club Al Hilal last season as the Napoli striker would have earned 1M per week if the deal was sealed.

Paris 2024: Nigerian Cyclist borrows bicycle from German officials to compete at Olympic Games

Sports

a year ago

Cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye competed at the Paris 2024 Olympics without her own bicycle, however, German authorities came to her aid and offered her a bicycle.

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