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, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1647 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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"I don't have a second wife": AFCON 2013 winner denies rumour in strong response

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Nigeria dodge rivals South Africa as CAF redraws teams ahead of upcoming...

Football

2 months ago

The moment AFCON 2013 winner met E-Money at Obi Cubana's 50th birthday, video

Football

2 months ago

Nigerian AFCON winner dies of prolonged illness, same day as Christian Chukwu

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United legend sends message to Onana, Matic over worst goalkeeper...

Football

2 months ago

After using old camera capturing NPFL for 28 years, Canon rewards veteran...

Football

2 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha recalls day he met Oliver Kahn years after humiliating German goalkeeper

Football

2 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha has recounted all that transpired the day he met the legendary Oliver Kahn, several years after he humiliated the goalkeeper in the Bundesliga.

Portable vs Speed Darlington: NBF issues health warning to organisers ahead of showdown

Boxing

2 months ago

Portable vs Speed Darlington is already gathering momentum, but the organisers of the celebrity match have been warned to ensure safety of the participants.

Hunt for next Tobi Amusan begins with 2,505 athletes at major competition in Nigeria

Athletics

2 months ago

The search if on for the next generation of elite athletes as 2,505 athletes will compete in the upcoming third season of MTN Champs, coming up at UNILAG.

Everything Carlo Ancelotti said after Real Madrid's Champions League loss to Arsenal

Football

2 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti reacted to Real Madrid's 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg, not ruling out a second-leg comeback.

Declan Rice sets Champions League record both Messi and Ronaldo never touched

Football

2 months ago

Declan Rice has set a new UEFA Champions League record after scoring two sensational goals from direct freekicks in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid.

India 99-1 Nigeria: Inside the voodoo legend that claimed football became lion

Football

2 months ago

India vs Nigeria is a popular myth alleges India thrashed Nigeria 99-1 using voodoo, prompting FIFA to ban India from competitive football matches.

How Nigeria's Super Eagles forfeited 3 points, 3 goals in World Cup qualifiers

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria forfeited 3 points and 3 goals during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for fielding an ineligible player against Algeria.

How Ahmed Musa splashed heavy cash to purchase mansion in the United States

Football

2 months ago

Ahmed Musa owns a luxurious mansion in the United States as the Super Eagles captain splashed heavy cash to acquire the property to celebrate his 31st birthday.

Reactions as South Africa coach laments Super Eagles advantage as 3-point deduction looms

Football

2 months ago

Hugo Broos has suggested that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would be at an advantage should South Africa forfeit three points in the World Cup qualifiers.

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