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

1572 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

Author's articles

Russian defender fires warning to Super Eagles ahead of international friendly

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria vs Russia: Another Super Eagles star leaves camp to tie the knot with sweetheart

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea clear out: Mass exodus looms at Stamford Bridge as 14 players up for sale

Football

2 months ago

Ballon d’Or 2025: Updated rankings after PSG demolishes Inter to win Champions League title

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria vs Russia: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle speaks ahead of international friendly

Football

2 months ago

Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard amazed by Jay Jay Okocha during Champions League final

Football

2 months ago

Kano State confirms amount for families of 22 athletes killed in motor accident

Athletics

2 months ago

Kano State Government pledges NGN1 million, food, and relief to families of 22 athletes killed in a crash as the deputy governor vows support, ensuring medical care.

Super Eagles World Cup qualifying setback blamed on players’ clubbing in Lagos

Football

2 months ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are on the verge of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a coach has blamed the players for their attitude towards the campaign.

Chelsea target ignores Nigeria's Super Eagles, opts to represent European nation

Football

2 months ago

Emanuel Emegha has ignored Nigeria as the 22-year-old who has played for the Netherland national youth teams chooses to represent the nation at the senior level.

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

Football

2 months ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been notified over FIFA's imminent announcement having fielded an ineligible player in the World Cup qualifiers.

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

Football

2 months ago

Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 in the 2025 Unity Cup semi-final at the Brentford Gtech Stadium in London on May 28, 2025, with Cyriel Dessers playing a starring role.

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

Football

2 months ago

Victor Boniface has taken to social media to react after skit maker and comedian Phoebe served him and his friends a lovely meal, but said it was without chicken.

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

Football

2 months ago

Chelsea have secured a Champions League qualification following their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle United also progress to the competition.

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

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal Women secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Barcelona Femeni in a highly entertaining UEFA Women's League final at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.