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

1538 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Verydarkman has blamed Pep Guadiola's wife Cristina Serra over their reported divorce as the Nigerian social media influencer asked men to learn from the case.

FIFA, Udinese receive warning over Maduka Okoye's betting scandal in Italy

Maduka Okoye has been fingered in a scandal and a former managing director of a gaming platform has warned against exploitation and of betting platforms.

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Mason Greenwood has switched international teams after the English FA stated that he would no longer represent the nation due to his recent arrest.

Jay Jay Okocha bares it all over reported claims on NFF board and Eric Chelle

Jay Jay Okocha has denied the viral reports that he called for the dissolution of the entire NFF board over the appointment of Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles coach.

Former Madrid star sends message to Antonio Conte over CAF Player of the Year Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman has been linked with a possible move to Napoli as former Real Madrid star Antonio Cassano sends message to head coach Antonio Conte.

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Victor Osimhen is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United after manager Ruben Amorim raised concerns about Rashford, Holjund and Zirkzee.

Sevilla boss confirms next action for flopped Nigerian star Kelechi Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled to settle in since his free transfer to Sevilla last summer and coach Garcia Pimienta has explained says the player could leave.

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