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

1507 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

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

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

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Eric Chelle drops Musa, Iheanacho, 14 others ahead of World Cup qualifiers

23 days ago

Barcelona star announces split from wife of 8 years, reacts to cheating accusati...

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Victor Osimhen discusses his strike partnership with Spanish forward Alvaro Mora...

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Impressive son of Super Eagles and Atlanta 1996 hero joins new club in Europe

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Palmer or Osimhen? On-loan Manchester United striker Rashford picks the better player

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford was asked to choose the better player between Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and English attacker Cole Palmer.

Eric Chelle warned ahead of 'must-not-lose' clashes against Rwanda and Zimbabwe

Eric Chelle is set to take charge of his first matches as the Super Eagles coach and former Nigerian international Peter Ijeh has a message for the tactician.

Segun Odegbami finally speaks over appointment of Mali's Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach

Eric Chelle begins his reigns as the new head coach of the Super Eagles when Nigeria take on Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cu qualifiers.

Andre Onana fires warning to Nigeria, others ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Andre Onana has suggested that the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon can go all the way to become champions at the forthcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigerian star to battle Osimhen for No.9 shirt after Europa League goal vs Mourinho’s team

Cyriel Dessers was on the scoresheet as Rangers defeated Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce 3-1 in an intense UEFA Europa league clash on Thursday night.

Ahmed Musa, Stephen Keshi, Mikel Obi: Nigerians name best ever Super Eagles captain

Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to name their favourite Super Eagles captain, as they give several points to backup their respective choices.

Manchester United legend sends warning to Nigeria-eligible teenager Chido Obi-Martin

Chido Obi-Martin has been told to be be cool-headed should he hope to reach the top at a big side like the English Premier League club Manchester United.