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

1502 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Ahmed Musa has taken to social media to react to the reported gruesome killing of some no fewer than 16 suspected hunters in the Uromi area of Edo State.

Lesotho insist FIFA must deduct 3 points from South Africa, deny working with Super Eagles

Lesotho have maintained that the world's football governing body FIFA must deduct three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player.

FIFA threatens to ban African country from international football, 2026 World Cup

FIFA has responded to a petition submitted by International Sports Council of Zambia saying the country's FA risks being banned following government interference.

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Bright Osayi-Samuel has expressed disappointment after the Super Eagles failed to claim all three points in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.

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Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman's legacies could be affected should the the impressive Nigerian superstars miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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South Africa have taken the lead against Benin Republic at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan as the race for the World Cu ticket intensifies.

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South Africa risk dropping three points in the race for the 2026 FIFA world Cup ticket after fielding Teboho Mokeona in their game against Lesotho.

Fabio Capello names 4 greatest players of all time, says Cristiano not on same level

Fabio Capello, who played alongside and even managed some of the greatest footballers, has named his four best ever, but he ignored Cristiano Ronaldo.

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