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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Why Victor Osimhen was substituted during Nigeria vs DR Congo World Cup play-off, details emerge

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle sends message to FIFA, CAF over 'voodoo' by DR Congo during penalty shootout

Football

3 months ago

Stanley Nwabali: Goalkeeper of ‘particular concern’ as Super Eagles seek World Cup ticket

Football

3 months ago

Lamine Yamal announces split from girlfriend Nicki Nicole, denies cheating allegations

Football

3 months ago

Exciting midfielder ignores Nigeria, becomes provisionally cap-tied to England

Football

3 months ago

Big boost for Eric Chelle as Premier League star set to return ahead of World Cup play-off

Football

3 months ago

Reactions as 'Prime' Obafemi Martins claims he's faster than Bale, R9, Mbappe, video

Football

3 months ago

Obafemi Martins who had a decent football career has disclosed that he was faster than the likes of Gareth Bale, Thierry Henry and Ronaldo de Lima during his prime.

Nigeria's 1980 AFCON winner goes to church, predicts date Nigeria will qualify for another World Cup

Football

3 months ago

Felix Owolabi, who won the 1980 AFCON tournament with the Nigerian national team, has predicted that the current Super Eagles will qualify for the World Cup.

Eric Chelle invites Inter Milan star to Super Eagles, set to unleash strong squad vs Gabon

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle has invited two new players to the national team for the upcoming World Cup play-off and one of them is an exciting Inter Milan midfielder.

Eric Chelle picks 31-year-old striker for upcoming World Cup play-off vs Gabon

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle has named a 31-year-old striker in the Super Eagles' provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Panthers of Gabon.

Son of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup star withdraws from England's team

Football

3 months ago

The talented son of a former Nigerian international has reportedly withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar.

Ademola Lookman urges Atalanta youngster to choose Nigeria over Italy ahead of World Cup play-off

Football

3 months ago

Honest Ahanor could become the new Nigerian sensation as Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has reportedly tasked Ademola Lookman to convince the youngster.

Determined Victor Osimhen fires warning to Gabon ahead of World Cup play-offs

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has sent a strong message to the Panthers of Gabon as the Super Eagles remain desperate to pick a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Meet Obafemi Martins’ beautiful wife Nadine as Nigerian legend celebrates 41st birthday

Football

3 months ago

Obafemi Martins is married to the beautiful Nadine Nifemi and he is quick to flaunt her lovely photos on Instagram even as he celebrates his 41st birthday.

Tragedy as Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez involved in fatal accident with elderly man

Football

3 months ago

Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez was involved in a fatal accident on Tuesday morning, October 28, as an elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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