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

1578 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

2026 World Cup: Panic grips South African FA as CAF alerts over imminent FIFA decision

Football

2 months ago

Cyriel Dessers shines as Super Eagles claim victory over Ghana in Unity Cup 2025

Football

2 months ago

Victor Boniface: Super Eagles star opens up as skit maker Phoebe serves him food

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea, Newcastle United seal Champions League qualification as Forest, Aston Villa miss out

Football

2 months ago

UEFA Women's League: How much did Arsenal Women get after beating Barcelona to win title

Football

2 months ago

FIFA clears German professional footballer to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Football

2 months ago

National Sports Festival: Athletes run in darkness as power fails at newly renovated stadium

Athletics

2 months ago

Athletes were forced to compete in near-total darkness during the Men's 10,000m event at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Ogun State on Saturday night.

Europa League Final: Adekunle Gold expresses disappointment as Man United lose to Tottenham

Football

2 months ago

Adekunle Gold has expressed disappointment after Manchester United lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final at the Athletic Bilbao Stadium on Wednesday.

Europa League final heartbreak: Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes decision on Ruben Amorim

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken a decision on Ruben Amorim following their heartbreaking loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final.

Europa League Final: Manchester United face harsh truths after losing to Tottenham

Football

2 months ago

Manchester United were handed a 1-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, as the Red Devils completed what could be their worst football season in 50 years.

Why Crystal Palace may be banned from Europa League despite winning FA Cup final

Football

2 months ago

Crystal Palace are the FA Cup champions, but fresh reports are now suggesting that they may be banned from competing in the Europa League next season.

Nigerian boxers fume as Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju’s corpse remains in Ghana

Boxing

3 months ago

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju's corpse remains in Ghana and a number of Nigerian boxers have demanded action, urging authorities to repatriate the body.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot chases 3 impressive stars for £170m after Jeremie Frimpong

Football

3 months ago

Liverpool are prepared to sign three more players even as they are set to complete the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from German side Bayer Leverkusen.

Victor Osimhen: Why Nigerian star will not join Premier League club Manchester United

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but a move to the Premier League club now seems unlikely as the club chase Matheus Cunha.