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, FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, AFCON, CAF Competitions, as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1568 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Manchester United XI vs Arsenal XI: Confirmed team news, predicted starting lineup

Football

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Martin Dubravka: Burnley goalkeeper becomes first victim of new Premier League rule

Football

19 hours ago

Blow for Nigeria as Super Eagles captain suffers injury ahead of Rwanda, South Africa clashes

Football

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Nigerian prophetess shares predictions on what will happen as football season returns

Football

2 days ago

Petr Cech: Chelsea legend opens up, announces split from wife after 26 years together

Football

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Victor Osimhen: Nigerian striker reacts to Galatasaray fan’s tattoo honouring him

Football

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Super Eagles star receives standing ovation in France as he returns to club for pre-season

Football

2 days ago

Moses Simon was given a heroic welcome as he returned to Nantes, where fans gave him a standing ovation and honoured him with a framed photo of him lifting a title.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr striker sends message to fans after departing Lagos

Football

3 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates have departed Lagos, Portugal, where they started their preseason activities, as they arrived in Hong Kong.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sends message to Okocha as Nigerian legend clocks 52

Football

3 days ago

Jay Jay Okocha clocked 52 on August 14, 2025, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joined the football world in paying tributes to the legend.

Man loses composure after meeting Ashleigh Plumptre in Nigerian Embassy, London, video

Football

3 days ago

Ashleigh Plumptre faced a football fan's overwhelming excitement outside the Nigerian Embassy in London, as captured in a viral video on social media.

WAFCON: Super Falcons captain claims FG yet to deliver on $100,000 promise

Football

3 days ago

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has disclosed that the players of the team are yet to receive the $100,000 promised by President Bola Tinubu.

Super Eagles prospect sends message to Mbappe after receiving gift from the Madrid star

Football

4 days ago

Ademola Ola-Adebomi has thanked French striker Kylian Mbappe for gifting him a shirt after WSG Tirol’s friendly against Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Brown Ideye reacts to Nigeria's woeful outing at CHAN after loss to Sudan

Football

4 days ago

Brown Ideye is unimpressed with Nigeria’s Super Eagles B following their 2024 CHAN exit after a 4-0 Sudan loss and 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal.

English FA Cup winner sends message to NFF amid interest in Super Eagles coaching job

Football

4 days ago

John Utaka has declared interest in coaching the Nigerian national team saying if the football federation reaches out, he is willing to lead the team.