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

Author's articles

Former English footballer passes away at 42, cause of death disclosed

Football

3 months ago

Mikel Obi under attack after 'changing mouth' on who'll win the Premier League title

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach set to invite 2 new players for World Cup play-offs

Football

3 months ago

Desperate England set to extend national team invitation to 2 players of Nigerian descent

Football

3 months ago

Ajibade, Nnadozie missing as Michelle Alozie nominated for Women's FIFPRO XI

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle explains why Osimhen, Lookman should not be blamed for goal-scoring problems

Football

3 months ago

Blow to Arsenal as manager Mikel Arteta provides worrying updates on 2 key players

Football

3 months ago

Mikel Arteta has provided worrying updates on two key Arsenal players shortly after their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

El Clasico: Angry fans flood Lamine Yamal's page after Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid

Football

3 months ago

Lamine Lamal is being heavily criticised on social media following Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid in another blockbuster episode of the El Clasico.

Victor Osimhen matches another record with strike in Galatasaray's win over Goztepe

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has continued with his scoring spree as the Nigerian international equals another record with his goal in Galatasaray's win over Goztepe.

Eric Chelle explains how he discovered Super Eagles talents Fredrick and Olakunle Olusegun

Football

3 months ago

Eric Chelle has narrated how he discovered impressive talents Benjamin Fredrick and Olakunle Olusegun just before the Unity Cup in London during the summer.

Ahmed Musa out? Eric Chelle makes things official, names his Super Eagles captain

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named the captain of the Nigerian national even as he prepares the team for the World Cup play-off and AFCON 2025.

Alex Iwobi pays tribute to Jay Jay Okocha after English Premier League milestone

Football

3 months ago

Alex Iwobi has set a huge record in the English Premier League as the he becomes the first Nigerian player to make 300 appearances in the top-flight.

After 5 seasons with Premier League teams, Super Eagles star linked with Iranian club

Football

3 months ago

Emmanuel Dennis is being linked with a move away from Europe as the Nigerian international remains a free agent after Nottingham Forest terminated his contract.