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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WCQ: Nigeria's possible starting XI against Rwanda with Osimhen, Lookman to lead...

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WCQ: Eric Chelle invites defender who subdued Romelu Lukaku for Rwanda, Zimbabwe

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Concerns as striker Victor Boniface drops in pecking order under Xabi Alonso

Victor Boniface has managed just 141 minutes of action since returning from injury this year as the Nigerian star drops from the Leverkusen starting line up.

Calvin Bassey scores as Fulham knock Manchester United out of FA Cup via penalties

Manchester United have crashed out of the FA Cup as the Red Devils lost to Fulham via a penalty shootout, with Nigerian star Calvin Bassey scoring in the first half.

Former Manchester United star who turned priest returns after 8 year absence

Former Manchester United central defender Philip Mulryne, who later became a Catholic priest, has returned to the club after about 8 years of absence.

Paul Pogba sends special Ramadan message to fans as he performs Umrah in Saudi Arabia

Paul Pogba has shared a special message with his Muslim faithful as the former Manchester United joins the Ramadan fast from Kaaba in Saudi Arabia.

Calvin Bassey to convince impressive Arsenal star to dump England for Super Eagles

Calvin Bassey has disclosed that playing for Nigeria is deeply personal to him and the Fulham star seems to be prepared to convince Ethan Nwaneri.

"UEFA really don't want AFCON to be played": Details emerge on Carragher's fuss

Jamie Carrgher's controversial comments on the Africa Cup of Nations has sparked mixed reaction as an Argentine journalist says UEFA are campaigning against AFCON.

Inside injury-ravaged Super Eagles camp as key players battle fitness ahead of Rwanda showdown

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are desperate to reposition themselves in the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with victories against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Chelsea star among 3 options for Eric Chelle as search for injured Semi Ajayi intensifies

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has launched an intensive search for Semi Ajayi's replacement ahead of the forthcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Former African Player of the Year El-Hadji Diouf berates Carragher over AFCON comments

El-Hadji Diouf has lambasted former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher who claimed the Africa Cup of Nations is not on the level of Euros and Copa America.

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