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

1594 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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World

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Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo reacts to Nigeria’s historic 4-4 draw at home t...

Sports

4 years ago

Transfer battle intensifies as Liverpool, Manchester United in hot chase to sign...

World

4 years ago

Super Eagles star Iheanacho reveals which player is called 'Sergio Ramos' of Nig...

Sports

4 years ago

4 'brothers' who are extremely fond of each other and are inseparable in the Sup...

Nigeria

4 years ago

Kanu, Drogba in, Okocha out in list of top 10 Africa’s greatest footballers of all-time (full list)

Sports

4 years ago

George Weah was named the best footballer in 2005 for his exploits in Italy during his stint at AC Milan and now he has emerged number one best from Africa.

Just in: Top Nigerian minister shows superb skills as he joins Super Eagles in training ahead of AFCON qualifier (photos)

Football

4 years ago

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone will mark football return as the Super Eagles of Nigeria conclude their final preparation with Amaju Pinnick and Sunday Dare joining.

All-time record threatened as magical Cristiano Ronaldo comes off bench to score 102nd international goal

World

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 85th minute strike in Portugal's 7-0 win of Andorra in an international friendly sees his goal tally up to 102, just 7 from Ali Daei's record.

Tension for Super Eagles as Leone Stars of Sierra Leone land in Nigeria ahead crucial AFCON 2021 qualifier

World

4 years ago

Sierra Leone will be hoping to get at least a draw when they face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Benin as the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier resumes.

Just in: Top Nigerian deputy governor spotted training with the Super Eagles ahead of big cracker with Sierra Leone (video)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Philip Shaibu trained with the Super Eagles as Nigeria continue their final preparation for AFCON 2021 qualifying game against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.

American parents arrive Nigeria, beg top Nigerian football club to sign their 15-year-old son (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Kano Pillars are preparing for the new football league season and American parents of a 15-year-old lad have approached the club to possibly sign their son.

Man drags Super Eagles legend, 49 other prominent Nigerians to court after 'losing' properties during protest

Sports

4 years ago

Kanu Nwankwo has been included in a list of 50 people who have been dragged to court by an activist who claimed he lost his properties during EndSARS protests.

Just in: Substitute Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona defeat 10-man Real Betis

World

4 years ago

Barcelona vs Real Betis saw captain Lionel Messi come off the bench to score two goals as the Catalan giants to battled hard to overcome their opponents 5-2

Big blow for Zinedine Zidane as 2 important Real Madrid players test positive for coronavirus

Nigeria

4 years ago

Real Madrid have been hit with a huge blow as top player Eden Hazard tested positive for COVID-19 alongside team mate and Brazilian midfield star Casemiro.

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