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

1541 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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"One of the greatest" Victor Osimhen hails Super Eagles legend in special birthday shoutout

Victor Osimhen has sent a special birthday message to former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins, branding him as one of the greatest on and off the pitch.

Surprise Ballon d’Or winner emerges in ‘leaked’ result as Ademola Lookman misses out in top 15

Ademola Lookman will miss out in the final top 15 of the 2024 Ballon d'Or as leaked result shows a surprise winner of the prestigious prize ahead of the ceremony.

Another EPL club to rival Arsenal in race to sign Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman has continued to attract interest from clubs in England as another team is preparing to rival Arsenal for the signature of the Nigerian international

CAF punishes Libya again amid appeal of verdict after airport saga with Nigeria

CAF has landed another hammer on Libya, even as the country's football federation continues its appeal over the verdict on the Super Eagles airport saga.

Libyan FA rejects CAF's verdict on airport hostage saga, vows to begin legal action

The Libyan Football Federation have rejected CAF's ruling on the airport saga involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria and vow to begin legal steps.

Augustine Eguavoen ignores Ahmed Musa, names 35 players for Nigeria vs Ghana showdown

Augustine Eguavoen has named his 35-man squad for the forthcoming 2025 African Nations Cup Championship and a notable name missing is Ahmed Musa.

Ademola Lookman scores brace, registers 2 assists as Atalanta defeat Verona in Serie A

Ademola Lookman grabbed a brace in Atalanta's emphatic victory over Verona in what could be described as a one-sided Italian Serie A clash on Saturday.

Nigeria vs USA: Date, time and how to watch Flamingos at 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria vs USA is billed for the Estadio Felix Sanchez in the Dominican Republic as both teams rekindle their rivalry at the 2024 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Rasheedat Ajibade nets brace as Super Falcons defeat Algeria in friendly clash

Rasheedat Ajibade produced a five-star performance as the impressive Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated their Algerian counterparts in a friendly encounter.

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