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

1565 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

How Anthony Joshua transformed boxing legacy into a £150m real estate empire

a month ago

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

2 months ago

"He was robbed": Fans claims as Ajagba vs Bakole bout ends in draw

3 months ago

Mother of late Nigerian boxer speaks as Ghana officials yet to repatriate body

3 months ago

Speed Darlington captured leaving in bandaged hand after showdown with Portable, video

3 months ago

Portable defeats Speed Darlington as 'Akpi' refuses to stand up for 2nd round, video

3 months ago

Anthony Joshua shows off Rolls-Royce Cullinan, enjoys luxury lifestyle in Lagos

4 months ago

Anthony Joshua has flaunted his a new Rolls-Royce Cullinan as the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion continues to live a life of luxury in Lagos.

Portable vs Speed Darlington: NBF issues health warning to organisers ahead of showdown

4 months ago

Portable vs Speed Darlington is already gathering momentum, but the organisers of the celebrity match have been warned to ensure safety of the participants.

Mother of Nigerian boxer who died in Ghana cries out, narrates how he was threatened to step down

4 months ago

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju's mother has alleged foul play after her son collapsed and passed away during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana.

Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju: Ghana Boxing Authority releases statement over death of Nigerian star

4 months ago

The Ghana Boxing Authority has released an official statement over the death of Nigerian boxer Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju, who collapsed at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Nigerian boxer Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju dies after collapsing in Ghana fight

4 months ago

Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju has passed away after collapsing at the Bukom Boxing Arena during a boxing bout against Jon Mbanugu of Ghana on Saturday.

Boxing legend and former heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at age 76

4 months ago

George Foreman, who won the Olympic gold medal in 1968 and claimed the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart has passed away at the age of 76,

Reason Israel Adesanya should be respected despite loss to Nassourdine Imavov

6 months ago

Israel Adesanya suffered a second-round knockout in his fight against Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov, but a fighting expert the Last Stylebender deserves respect.

Tyson Fury reacts after second loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia showdown

7 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk has once again defeated Tyson Fury in an explosive heavyweight boxing encounter, but this time the Ukrainian did it via a unanimous decision.