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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Meet Nigeria's Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Arsenal’s only fit striker for Chelsea clash

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is Arsenal's only fit striker ahead of the Gunner's highly anticipated Premier League clash against their London rivals Chelsea.

Super Eagles legend Ben Iroha sends message to Eric Chelle ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Former Nigerian international Ben Iroha has sent an urgent message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Ola Aina opens up on parents’ reaction to AFCON final following Simon Adingra's magic

Ola Aina has disclosed that his parents questioned him over his performance in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as he struggled to contain Simon Adingra.

Celestine Babayaro sends message to Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman amid transfer rumours

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are poised to join new clubs next season and former Nigerian international Celestine Babayaro urges the duo to move to Chelsea.

Sam Allardyce speaks on difficulty parting ways with Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha

Jay Jay Okocha left French club Paris Saint-Germain in 2002 and joined English Premier League outfit Bolton Wanderers under the then-manager Sam Allardyce.

Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper missing in Germany squad after Super Eagles snub

Noah Atubolu was not named in German's final 23-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, days after the Nigeria-eligible star expressed interest.

Nigerian legend Celestine Babayaro makes rare public appearance in viral dance video

Celestine Babayaro was captured in dancing mood as the former Nigerian international makes a rare public appearance years after his retirement from football.

EPL club to sell Ghanaian star in desperate bid to fund Victor Osimhen transfer

Victor Osimhen could move to the English Premier League this summer as the 26-year-old Nigerian international is poised to leave Turkish club Galatasaray.

8 dragged to court over death of Diego Maradona, risk 25 years imprisonment

Diego Maradona passed away in November 2020, but prosecutors have dragged his medical staff to court over complacency and they risk 25 years jail term.

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