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

1669 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Samuel Chukwueze could be opening up on his retirement plans as he acted as a cameraman during a training with Fulham after he joined on a season-long loan.

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Lesotho take on Nigeria in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and the country's FA has begun shopping for a favourable match venue in South Africa.

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The Lesotho Football Association has sent message to FIFA over the delay in sanctioning South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in the World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA introduces new payout rule as Osimhen returns to Galatasaray injured from Nigeria duty

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FIFA will distribute a record $355 million to clubs around the world as part of an expanded Club Benefits Programme (CBP) tied to the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA sanctions 6 countries in 2026 World Cup qualifiers amid South Africa's debacle

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FIFA has sanctioned six countries in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for breaching various rules in the code of conduct, including defending champions Argentina.

FIFA U20 World Cup: Overview, squad and match schedule for Nigeria's Flying Eagles

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The Flying Eagles have departed Abuja in preparation for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, where they take on Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia in the group stage.

FIFA releases list of teams sanctioned in World Cup qualifiers amid South Africa's debacle

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FIFA has released a list of teams that are facing sanctions in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers as some are fined, while some players are banned.

Kelechi Iheanacho: Super Eagles star scores crucial goal on Celtic debut, video

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Kelechi Iheanacho has started life in the Scottish Premiership on a sensational note after scoring a last-minute winner in Celtic's 2-1 win over Kilmarnock.

Tributes as former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

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Ricky Hatton who recently announced his imminent return to the boxing scene and was scheduled to take on Eisa Al Dah on December has passed away at 46.

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