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

Referee’s official report seals Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win amid Real Madrid madness

Football

3 months ago

"So sorry": Reactions as former Shooting Stars and ex-Kano Pillars star loses sight

Football

3 months ago

Putin's Russia defies FIFA ban, sets match venue for upcoming friendly against Nigeria

Football

3 months ago

Ballon d'Or winner splits from wife after 24 years, speaks about their 3 daughters

Football

3 months ago

Rasheedat Ajibade's teaches club teammate Yoruba worship song, fans react to viral video

Football

3 months ago

Arsenal told to sign £70m-rated midfielder star as Thomas Partey's departure imminent

Football

3 months ago

Nigerian athlete dies in fatal building collapse, 12 others escape by whisker

Athletics

3 months ago

A Nigerian athlete Musa Ismail Adeyinka, has succumbed to the injuries he suffered following a building collapse in Ilorin on Easter Monday, April 21.

Super Eagles star treated to surprise visit from Pastor Nathaniel Bassey and wife in UK

Football

3 months ago

Taiwo Awoniyi welcomed Pastor Nathaniel Bassey and his wife Sarah to the UK as the Nigerian international was excited, sharing the photos on social media.

Lionel Messi heartbroken, reacts to death of Pope Francis in touching tribute

Football

3 months ago

Lionel Messi has taken to social media to react to the death of Pope Francis who passed away on Easter Sunday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis' gift to Lionel Messi resurfaces as world mourns the pontiff’s passing

Football

3 months ago

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88 and as the world mourns the late pontiff, his special give to football legend Lionel Messi has resurfaced.

Osimhen agrees 5-year personal terms with English Premier League club - Report

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to join English Premier League club Manchester United on a 5-year contract, said to be worth €15m per year net.

AFCON Winner handed N150k cheque for winning Man-of-the-Match Award in Nigerian League

Football

3 months ago

Brown Ideye was handed a cheque of N150,000 after he was named the Man-of-the-Match in the NPFL encounter involving Enyimba and Kano Pillars in Aba.

Jay Jay Okocha opens up on relationship with Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho

Football

3 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha has disclosed that he was like a senior brother to Brazilian legend Ronaldinho as they shared the dressing room at French club PSG.

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

Boxing

4 months ago

Speed Darlington was captured leaving the Chaos in the Rings fight with a bandaged hand after he lost by technical knockout to street-pop singer Portable.