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

Victor Osimhen: Agreement finally reached for Napoli striker as announcement imminent

Football

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Donald Trump with Noni Madueke’s CWC medal? FIFA president’s mix-up sparks debate

Football

a month ago

Ademola Lookman: European club reach €40M agreement with reigning CAF Player of the Year

Football

a month ago

How Donald Trump kept original FIFA Club World Cup trophy while Chelsea lifted replica

Football

a month ago

How much each Chelsea player will receive after winning 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Football

a month ago

Ex-Super Eagles star stirs reactions with message to Peter Obi on his birthday

Football

a month ago

Chelsea star told to seek urgent traditional prayer as prophet predicts imminent death

Football

a month ago

Chelsea star Marc Cucurella has been told to seek traditional prayer as a Ghanian prophet Karma President says the Spanish footballer's life is in danger.

Muhammadu Buhari: Stadium erupts in noise after MC announces ex-Nigerian president's death

Football

a month ago

Muhammadu Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, and his death has sparked mixed reactions across the country, with some citizens rejoicing over the news.

Why Chelsea will wear FIFA's gold badge for four years after Club World Cup win

Football

a month ago

Chelsea will wear the gold FIFA Champions badge for four years after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the revamped FIFA Club World Cup title on Sunday.

Nicolas Jackson warned as Pedro leads competition in Chelsea attack

Football

a month ago

Brazilian forward Joao Pedro impressed in Chelsea's 3-0 win over PSG, while fans say Nicolas Jackson must improve technically to compete for a starting spot.

Femi Opabunmi names former Super Eagles player paying his children’s school fees

Football

a month ago

Femi Opabunmi has thanked a former international teammate for his gesture towards his family, saying the ex-footballer pays his children's school fees.

Club World Cup Final: Supercomputer predicts 2025 winner between Chelsea and PSG

Football

a month ago

Chelsea vs PSG has continued to gather momentum and a supercomputer has predicted the winner of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final match on Sunday, July 13.

Chelsea vs PSG: Mysterious cat predicts winner of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final

Football

a month ago

Chelsea vs PSG has continued to live up to its pre-match razzmatazz and a mysterious cat has predicted the outcome of the FIFA Club World Cup final match.

Victor Osimhen: Why Manchester United are no longer interested in Nigerian striker

Football

a month ago

Victor Osimhen remains a major subject of the summer transfer window, but reports have it that Manchester United are no longer interested in the forward.