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

1808 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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South Africa head coach reacts as Bafana Bafana forfeit 3 points in World Cup qualifiers

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WCQ: 6 critical points from FIFA's sanction letter as South Africa lose 3 points

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles' World Cup dreams revived as FIFA penalises South Africa

Football

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FIFA president makes big announcement as South Africa await point deduction verdict

Football

a month ago

Meet Andre Onana's beautiful wife as she joins Manchester United flop in Turkey

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a month ago

South African football stakeholders panic in new comments amid possible 3-point forfeiture

Football

a month ago

Super Eagles star left out of Premier League team to Europa League due to UEFA’s new rules

Football

a month ago

Ola Aina has been removed from the Nottingham Forest squad to the Europa League following the injury he suffered during the World Cup qualifiers.

NFF president sends message to Nigerians ahead of final phase of World Cup qualifiers

Football

a month ago

The NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau, has once again reiterated that the Super Eagles will do everything possible to secure a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Liverpool's Arne Slot singles out player for costly Crystal Palace defeat

Football

a month ago

Arne Slot seemed to have singled out one player for what he did in the moments before Crystal Palace’s late winner in the Reds’ 2-1 defeat at Selhurst Park.

Man United handed instant Ruben Amorim sacking decision after loss to Brentford

Football

a month ago

Ruben Amorim saw his Manchester United side lose 3-1 to Brentford at the G-tech Community Stadium, and there are growing calls for the sacking of the manager.

Under pressure Ruben Amorim speaks after Manchester United's loss to Brentford

Football

a month ago

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim faces sack after his side lost 3-1 to Brentford in a Premier League fixture at the G-Tech Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Blow for Nigeria as Super Eagles star doubtful for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Football

a month ago

Raphael Onyedika could be out for six weeks and risks missing out on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

Moniepoint unveils Victor Osimhen as brand ambassador, launches Monieball football 5-A-Side

Sports

a month ago

Victor Osimhen has joined Moniepoint as a brand ambassador as the company launches the maiden Monieball 5-A-Side tournament launches for universities.

Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus tips Nigeria-eligible midfielder for next Ballon d'Or

Football

a month ago

Lothar Matthaus is impressed with the recent performance of a Nigeria-eligible star, saying the Bayern Munich forward could be the next Ballon d'Or recipient.

Ghanaian pastor sends message to Lamine Yamal: "He's chasing a 40-year-old woman"

Football

a month ago

Lamine Yamal confirmed his relationship with an older lady and a Ghanaian cleric claimed he has been making efforts to reach out to the Barcelona star.

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