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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CAF president makes big decision as Super Eagles head home after Libyan airport saga

CAF President Patrice Mosepe wants the Super Eagles of Nigeria to honour their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya, according to Nigeria's Sports Minister Owan Enoh.

Adebayor, Aubameyang make strong statements over Super Eagles' ordeal at Libyan airport

Emmanuel Adebayor and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang have decried the Super Eagles ordeal at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya where they were left unattended.

NFF discloses why Libyan players travelled by road from Port Harcourt to Uyo in 1st leg

The Nigeria Football Federation has detailed why the Libyan contingent travelled by road from Port Harcourt to Uyo during the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers.

Ahmed Musa sends strong message to CAF amid Super Eagles' airport ordeal in Libya

Ahmed Musa has called on CAF to investigate the incident at the Al Abaq airport in Libya after the Super Eagles were left unattended ahead of an AFCON qualifier.

Photos emerge as stranded and drained Super Eagles players remain at Libyan airport

Libyan authorities have left the Super Eagles players stranded at the Al Abaq airport and photos have emerged showing tired and weary Nigerian stars.

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