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

1505 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Cristiano Ronaldo has sent his Muslim followers a special message as they celebrate Eid Mubarak, which marks the ending of the month of Ramadan fast.

Nigerian boxer Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju dies after collapsing in Ghana fight

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju has passed away after collapsing at the Bukom Boxing Arena during a boxing bout against Jon Mbanugu of Ghana on Saturday.

43 countries could be banned from 2026 FIFA World Cup, 1 has already qualified

President Donald Trump's newly proposed travel ban could see as much as 43 countries blocked from participating at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Premier League star overtakes Victor Osimhen as Africa’s most valuable player

Victor Osimhen is no longer the most valuable African player after his loan move to Galatasaray last summer saw his stock from €120million to €70million.

Edo Massacre: Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa releases statement, demands answers

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.

Super Eagles defender opens up as Nigeria risk missing out on 2026 FIFA World Cup

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.

How missing FIFA World Cup could 'stain' Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman’s legacies

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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